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.

Thunderbirds take to skies for Great Texas Air Show

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will take to the San Antonio skies next month as part of the Great Texas Airshow.

FULL: President Trump speaks on Iran war
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President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Wednesday evening to give an update on the Iran war. News of the address comes after Trump told reporters on Tuesday that U.S. forces would be leaving the Middle East in "two or three weeks." "We will be leaving very soon," Trump said. The United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Feb. 28. Iran’s supreme leader, as well as a dozen other leaders, were killed in a matter of days following the surprise attack. Thousands of U.S. service members have been sent to the Middle East and 13 have been killed.

Military suicides decline in 2024, but long-term trend remains a concern

The number of U.S. service members who died by suicide declined in 2024, according to a Pentagon report, marking a reversal from an increase the previous year.

American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon

A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.

Military chaplains will no longer display rank, Hegseth says

Pete Hegseth announced reforms this week in efforts to renew military chaplains’ religious focus. One involves the insignia worn on work uniforms.

Hegseth prays for violence during Pentagon Christian service

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for violence against U.S. adversaries during a Christian worship service at the Pentagon.

Army raises enlistment age to 42, drops marijuana conviction rule

The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.