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US Marines practice seizing remote islands in Philippine exercise

Based on Oahu, MADIS crews face limitations when live-firing at home, so Konien was enthusiastic about the opportunity to fire rounds and missiles abroad.

By Gordon Arthur

3 days ago

Army veteran tasked with prosecuting Nazi death squads awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Ben Ferencz was just 27 with no previous trial experience when he became chief prosecutor in one of the most significant murder trials in history.

By Claire Barrett

5 weeks ago

WWII nurses deserve Congressional Gold Medal, lawmakers say

A coalition of retired military nurses and others is pushing to award the Congressional Gold Medal to World War II nurses.

6 months ago

An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles

From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?

By Clay Beyersdorfer

7 months ago

Harlem Hellfighters awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Hegseth, who recently oversaw the stripping of a base name honoring a Harlem Hellfighter, presented the award to descendants of the Harlem Hellfighters.

By Claire Barrett and J.D. Simkins

8 months ago

Australia hosts largest-ever Talisman Sabre military exercise

The event began with live-fire exercises, including Australia’s first use of U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket systems.

10 months ago