Trump names Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in World War II
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation designating May 8, 2025, as Victory Day for World War II in the U.S.
US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead in Honduras, investigation underway
The U.S. Army is investigating after a Black Hawk pilot was found dead while off base in Honduras.
Supreme Court allows Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect while lawsuits continue, affecting thousands of service members.
Houthis agree to stop attacking ships, Trump says
The Trump administration launched attacks against the Houthis in March in response to the rebel group’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen because of Israel’s latest Gaza blockade.
New CIA videos encourage Chinese citizens to spy for US: 'Find peace'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
Army captain’s 7-minute, 4-second 1-mile run is a world record — in a bomb suit
Army Capt. Travis Chewning-Kulick ran a mile in 7:04 wearing a 50-pound bomb suit, breaking the previous Guinness World Record during an event at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
USCG Tampa offloads $12.3 million in seized drugs after Caribbean bust
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded $12.3 million worth of seized cocaine and marijuana in Florida after two interdictions in the Caribbean involving Navy and Coast Guard crews.
New Army fitness test announced: Here's what soldiers must complete
The U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs and no longer includes the "yeet." Here's what to know.
Hegseth used 2nd Signal chat to share Yemen strike details, NYT reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing renewed scrutiny after The New York Times reported he created a second Signal chat group.
Musk’s SpaceX frontrunner to build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system: report
Reuters reports Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril are top contenders to build satellite tracking layers for Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system—a project to intercept missiles from space.
2 US service members killed, 1 hurt in vehicle accident near US-Mexico border
Two U.S. service members were killed, and a third was seriously hurt, in a “vehicle accident" near the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said. Here's what we know.
Meet the first woman to compete in Army's annual Best Ranger Competition
First Lt. Gabrielle White and her teammate were among the 16 teams that made it through the final stages of the grueling competition.
National Security Agency Director Gen. Haugh fired, civilian deputy director reassigned: report
President Trump reportedly fired National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh, who also commanded U.S. Cyber Command, and reassigned civilian Deputy Director Wendy Noble.
Pentagon to investigate Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app to plan Houthi strike
The Pentagon’s acting inspector general will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal app to coordinate strike plans against Houthi militants, raising security and records concerns.
4th Fort Stewart soldier killed in Lithuania identified
The U.S. Army has officially identified the fourth soldier from Fort Stewart in Georgia killed during a tragic military accident in Lithuania.
Army identifies 3 American soldiers who died in Lithuanian swamp: 'Simply devastating'
Officials have released the identities of three of the four U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania.
Army confirms 3 of the 4 missing soldiers in Lithuania are dead
Three American soldiers were declared deceased on Monday after crews in Lithuania retrieved the M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle they were traveling in, which sank in a swamp last week.
Was classified info shared on Signal? Senators, judge demand answers
Lawmakers are demanding answers after Trump-era officials used the Signal app to discuss military strikes. A federal judge has ordered preservation of messages amid concerns over potential classified leaks.
US army soldiers missing in Lithuania: Vehicle found underwater but 'search ongoing'
The deaths of four U.S. Army soldiers have not been confirmed, despite earlier comments from NATO’s secretary-general offering condolences for their deaths.
'The Atlantic' publishes Signal group chat that shared attack plans
The Atlantic has released excerpts of the Signal group chat that top U.S. security officials used to discuss plans for the military to attack the Houthis in Yemen. A journalist was included in the chat.