Pres. Trump's full remarks to military officials [FULL]
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Pres. Donald Trump spoke at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on Tuesday to hundreds of military officials. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned the officials to the in-person meeting to announce directives for troops in the "Department of War" that include "gender-neutral" or "male-level" standards for physical fitness as well as an end to "woke" culture in the military.

U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted

During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities.  Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown. 

Defense Sec. Hegseth loosening disciplinary rules for military [FULL]
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of U.S. military officials to an in-person meeting Tuesday to announce directives for troops that include "gender-neutral" or "male-level" standards for physical fitness as well as an end to "woke" culture in the military. Hegseth said the U.S. military has promoted too many leaders for the wrong reasons based on race, gender quotas and "historic firsts."

Hegseth summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting

The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.

Department of War tests anti-drone technology
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The Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense, is testing anti-drone technology.

US Army issues new appearance, uniform standards

The U.S. Army has introduced a new policy updating its grooming, appearance, and uniform standards following a comprehensive review.

Fighter jet formation to fly over 7 Ohio high school football games in 15 minutes

The flyover is a gesture to recognize seven Purple Star high schools, which provide extra support for military-connected students and their families.

NY Times defends report about failed SEAL Team 6 mission into North Korea

The New York Times on Friday reported details of what it says was a deadly failed raid into North Korea by a U.S. Special Operations team during President Trump’s first term back in 2019.

Trump order aims to bring back ‘Department of War’

President Donald Trump signed an an executive order Friday directing the Pentagon to use the historic name “Department of War," though Congress alone has the power to make the change official.

Trump to sign order renaming DOD to 'Department of War'

The U.S. employed the Department of War title for its military agency up until 1949 when it was renamed the Department of Defense.

China’s military parade shows off new missiles, drones

China displayed its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. Here are some photos from the massive event.

Dream flight for 101-year-old WWII veteran
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A 101-year-old WWII veteran from Minnesota got to take his dream flight. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.

101-year-old MN WWII vet takes to the skies in vintage bi-plane

As 101-year-old Lester Schrenk climbed into the front seat of an open-cockpit bi-plane, he impressed the pilot who was about to take him up.

DOJ: US Navy sailor sold military secrets to China for $12,000

A U.S. Navy sailor based in San Diego has been convicted of espionage and export violations for selling ship details and other sensitive military secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer, prosecutors said.

America's last living WWII ace pilot dies at age 103

Donald McPherson, a Nebraska farmer and World War II fighter ace credited with shooting down five Japanese planes, has died at age 103. He was the last surviving U.S. ace of the war.