


Congressional report tallies 42 US aircraft lost or damaged in Operation Epic Fury
Drones took the heaviest hit, accounting for 25 of the 42 aircraft losses listed in the report.

Military History
‘Thank the Gods of War’: D-Day success hinges on weather forecast in ‘Pressure’
The aptly titled “Pressure” depicts an anguished Eisenhower on the eve of the invasion, with the weight of the free world hinging on a weather report.

Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps
Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, who medically retired in 2012 after losing both of his legs in combat, said he felt he had more to give to the service.
In shift, Trump announces deployment of 5,000 US troops to Poland
A week after cancelling a U.S. Army deployment to Poland, Trump announces an additional 5,000 troops will be sent to the country.
Tom Hanks-led World War II docuseries set to debut over Memorial Day
Fifty-three years after the monumental “The World at War” series debuted, a new documentary program aims to uncover new dimensions of the conflict.

Marines now eligible for Mexican Border Defense Medal
Marines who participate in missions along the U.S.-Mexico border are now eligible for a newly issued medal.

Why is it taking so long to identify America’s unknown fallen heroes?
Forensic DNA experts say it should take the Pentagon years—not decades—to ID the remains of thousands of nameless service members in military cemeteries.

Amid rising military suicides, services can’t tell if prevention training is effective
Despite higher military suicide rates since 2011, most services do not have accountability measures to ensure troops complete required prevention training.

Services ask defense secretary for exceptions to lax flu vaccine policy
The services sent a "robust set of exception" requests to a new Pentagon policy allowing personnel to decide whether to get the flu shot.

Michael Bay slated to direct film on rescue of F-15 crew in Iran
Less than two months after U.S. forces rescued two crew members in Iran, director Michael Bay has confirmed he will be making a movie based on the mission.

US Marines board and redirect Iranian-flagged tanker amid ongoing blockade
U.S. military forces have redirected 91 commercial ships and disabled four vessels during the Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Official trailer for Jimmy Stewart biopic released
A journal — discovered after Stewart's death — helped to shape the upcoming film.

Marines lower time-in-service requirement for sergeant promotions
The new policy will favor merit over longevity, the service says.

Pentagon watchdog evaluating US military’s strikes on alleged drug boats
The Defense Department’s inspector general initiated an evaluation into the U.S. Southern Command's protocols when attacking suspected drug boats.

Pentagon policy isn’t keeping pace with autonomous weapons, senators argue
As the Trump administration seeks a massive investment in AI-driven systems, the DoD's policies on their use "lag behind," one senator said.

Trump edges toward new strikes on Iran
CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper told lawmakers Tuesday he's ready to "execute a broad range of contingencies" depending on how negotiations go.

More US troop withdrawals from Europe expected, NATO commander says
Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said Europe should "absolutely" expect additional U.S. troop withdrawals as NATO allies provide more of their own defense.
