Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdown
While large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.
Military History
The most dangerous gravesite in the US resides in Arlington Cemetery
Richard McKinley was one of three men killed in America's first nuclear accident.
US to deploy USS Gerald R. Ford to Latin America
The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, in the latest escalation and buildup of military forces in the region.
Shots fired after truck rams into California Coast Guard base
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says the driver was wounded in the stomach Thursday night and was being held for a mental health evaluation.
Latest US strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 6, Hegseth says
It's the 10th strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs, with Hegseth blaming the Tren de Aragua gang for operating the vessel in the Caribbean.
Angel’s Glow: The glowing bacteria that saved soldier lives at Shiloh
Dubbed the "Angel's Glow" by Civil War soldiers doctors reported that those with glowing wounds had lower infection rates and healed much faster.
How a WWII vet created one of the most beloved comic strip characters
When Charles M. Schulz came up with the concept of Snoopy, he recalled the tragic loss of his mother as he was leaving to go to war.
Lawmakers want answers after artillery shell explosion over highway
California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demo over Camp Pendleton last weekend led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5.
‘Outcast’: the recruiting scandal that followed one soldier for years
A now-discredited Army investigation led to a black mark against an Army intelligence officer, despite him never being arrested, The War Horse reports.
Thousands of vets saddled with false criminal histories, lawsuit says
A Texas mom and National Guard member is suing the Army to clear her name — and upend the military justice system, The War Horse reports.
Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel
The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.
Pentagon announces strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific Ocean
The strike marks the eighth against an alleged drug-carrying vessel and the first in the Pacific Ocean.
Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials speak with Congress
The change appears to be part of a broader effort by Hegseth to exert tighter control over what the department communicates to the outside world.
The WWII origins of the (now demolished) East Wing of the White House
The White House’s many reconstruction and remodeling efforts since 1792 have drawn media, congressional and public ire. This one has been no different.
Coast Guard spends $200 million on private jets for DHS leaders
DHS previously requested $50 million for a new U.S. Coast Guard plane, a figure that has since quadrupled, according to congressional Democrats.
Air Force conducts ‘bomber attack’ demonstration near Venezuela
The flight was intended to demonstrate “U.S. commitment to proactively deter adversary threats to the U.S. homeland," according to the Air Force.
Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog finds
Industry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.
