Pentagon says US military killed 153 civilians in 2025, up from 2 in 2024

The Pentagon says the U.S. military killed 153 civilians in 2025, up from two civilians killed in 2024, though independent reports put that number at much higher, Reuters reports. 

Plano soldier helps to rescue trapped Korean bus passengers

Plano native Spc. Karan Sharma and fellow U.S. service members smashed through a windshield to save 21 passengers trapped inside an overturned tour bus near the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

Trump signs executive order establishing Military Spouse Commission opening direct line with military families

President Donald Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office Monday, establishing the Military Spouse Commission to advise the president on policies affecting military spouses and families.

America 250: VA honors 49 Revolutionary War Veterans at 16 cemeteries across the country

To mark the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the delegate’s signing of the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776, the Department of Veterans Affairs held ceremonies at 16 cemeteries across the country on Sunday, August 2, to honor 49 Veterans of the Revolutionary War.

F-35 crashes at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar; pilot ejects

An F-35 assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing crashed Friday morning at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, prompting an emergency response and sparking a brush fire.

DOJ: DHS employee charged after falsely claiming VA disability and obtaining a $478,000 VA-backed mortgage

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a military veteran who works for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been arrested and charged for claiming a 100% disability rating to obtain a VA-backed mortgage, but he had no VA disability rating at the time of his application.

VA launches trial of GLP-1 drugs to treat alcohol use disorder in veterans

The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.

USDA launches military hiring program for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an initiative designed to recruit veterans, transitional service members, and military spouses into roles to help protect America’s food supply, agriculture security and rural communities. 

US Army conducts test of 'Hammer of the Gods' weapon disruption system

The United States Army is expanding real-world testing of its emerging “Hammer of the Gods” electronic-warfare system, moving it to overseas trials with large-scale experimentation. 

Senior Pentagon official no longer employed by the US Navy after bashing Trump on hidden camera, report

Acting Secretary of the Navy, Hung Cao, says a top Pentagon official who criticized President Trump in a recorded video which was posted online is no longer employed by the Department of the Navy.  

4 latest soldier deaths removed from list of Iran war casualties

The new Overseas Operations category lists 207 wounded in 18 days, nearly half as many as were wounded in the first 148 days of Operation Epic Fury.

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran
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Fresh U.S. strikes just concluded against Iran for a 13th straight night. The conflict is widening and putting more pressure on the global oil supply. The current price of Brent Crude surged to just more than $100 a barrel for the first time since May, pushing gas prices even higher.

Remembering the 18 US service members who have been killed since start of war in Iran

The number of U.S. military service members killed in the war in Iran has risen to 18 following the deaths of four soldiers this month. We remember our fallen heroes.

President Trump takes family of fallen soldier to Georgia on Air Force One

President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday morning to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members who recently lost their lives in the Middle East. 

Bodies of fallen U.S. soldiers return home
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President Donald Trump was at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members who were recently killed in the Iran war. One of those soldiers was Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton.

President Trump attends dignified transfer for four US Army soldiers killed in the Middle East

President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Wednesday for the dignified transfer of the four U.S. Army soldiers who were killed in action last week in the Middle East. 

Pentagon identifies two soldiers killed in Jordan

The Pentagon has identified two U.S. Army soldiers who were killed in action last week during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan.