Texas National Guard members removed from 60-day Illinois deployment for failing 'mission requirements'
The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.
Plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth makes unscheduled landing in U.K. due to cracked windshield
A plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth back to the United States from a NATO meeting in Brussels, Belgium had to make an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft’s windshield.
Military and Coast Guard members getting paid Oct. 15 despite government shutdown
All U.S. military personnel and members of the Coast Guard will get paid as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Celebrating 250 years: The U.S. Navy, founded on October 13, 1775
The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on October 13, 1775.
Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown
President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.
White House disputes reports of new troops to middle east
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified Thursday that up to 200 troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel and will work with other international forces on the ground.
The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
Military families turn to food pantries as government shut down continues
Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.
Government employee accused of falsely reporting active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
A government employee has been arrested for falsely reporting information about an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Tuesday.
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.
Hegseth's military leaders meeting: Trump will attend, reportedly speak
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
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.
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.
Air Force's new nuclear-capable bomber takes flight as Pentagon races against China
The Air Force is testing America's first new long-range bomber in more than three decades.
Hellfire missile bounces off mysterious orb in stunning UAP footage shown to Congress
Witnesses testified that there was no known technology that could survive a Hellfire impact.
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.
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.
Air Force Chief Gen. David Allvin to retire as Trump reshapes military leadership
Gen. David Allvin, the Air Force’s chief of staff, will retire on Nov. 1, two years into his four-year term, the Air Force announced,