Flu vaccine no longer required for military members, Hegseth announces

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."

US Coast Guard: Nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine seized in 2 operations

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million on Thursday at Base Miami Beach. Here’s what to know.

Military training for arctic extremes begins in the Texas heat

Texas is not usually the first place considered when it comes to training for arctic conditions, but a new research facility at Baylor University will soon change that.

North Korean leader oversees missile tests from naval destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directed more missile tests from his new warship to boost the navy’s operational abilities with his growing collection of nuclear-capable weapons.

US military kills 2 suspected cartel operatives in latest Eastern Pacific lethal strike, SOUTHCOM says

The U.S. military carried out another lethal strike targeting suspected cartel operatives in the Eastern Pacific on Monday, killing two individuals believed to be involved in narcotics trafficking, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).

Aviator tells his story about daring mission in Iran
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The daring military rescue of a US pilot in Iran last weekend is making us reflect on a similar rescue back in 1995. Captain Thomas T.O. Hanford, who was directly involved in the mission, joined Good Day to tell his story.

U.S./Iran ceasefire in jeopardy after Israeli strikes
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A ceasefire that was agreed upon yesterday by the U.S. and Iran could be in jeopardy after Israel continued to strike Lebanon on Wednesday. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.

Automatic military draft registration starts this year: What to know

A new rule passed by Congress will automatically register eligible men in the Selective Service, or military draft system, instead of requiring them to register themselves.

Iran, Israel accept Trump's two week ceasefire
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Iran and Israel say they have accepted the two week ceasefire presented by President Trump on Tuesday night, although Israel continues to attack their Middle East neighbor. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

President Trump pauses Iran strikes, cites ceasefire
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would pause planned U.S. military strikes on Iran for two weeks, citing talks with Pakistani leaders and a potential breakthrough toward a broader agreement, as long as Tehran agrees to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 

Deadline looms as Trump intensifies Iran attack threats
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An 7 p.m. central deadline for peace talks with Iran is looming as President Donald Trump threatened "an entire civilization would die tonight" on social media this morning. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on the "heated talks" the U.S. is in with Iran.

Trump on Iran: 'We're blowing up the whole country'
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President Donald Trump has given Iran a final notice. The nation state has until 8 p.m. ET to agree to a deal or he said "we're blowing up the whole country." That warning came at a news conference on Monday that also included information about the successful search and rescue of two airmen shot down over the Easter weekend.

Missing F-15 airman rescued after jet downed in Iran, Trump says

A U.S. service member who went missing after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down inside Iran has been rescued, President Donald Trump said in a social media post.

Iran latest: U.S. plane shot down near Strait of Hormuz
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The U.S. reported a military plane was shot down during operations in Iran on Friday, and one pilot remains missing. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.

2 US military planes downed in combat against Iran Friday: reports

A second U.S. military plane was reportedly shot down in combat against Iran Friday after an F-15E fighter jet crashed inside Iran, according to multiple reports.

Service members can now carry personal weapons on military bases, Hegseth says

U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.

Texas man, former airman pleads guilty to defrauding US Air Force out of $37M

A former active-duty Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force has pleaded guilty to defrauding the U.S. Air Force out of more than $37 million over years of contracting work. 

DOJ: Former US Air Force Master Sergeant pleads guilty to taking kickbacks for IT contracts

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a former U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant has pleaded guilty to a multiyear scheme in which he fraudulently inflated information technology (IT) contracts and took excess funds to pay himself and others.