Trump nominates Marine to be Navy’s new head lawyer
Maj. Gen. David Bligh would be the second Marine in the Navy's history to serve as the Navy JAG.
By Riley Ceder
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Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to defend Trump’s defense budget plan
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 8, 2025.
Top US commander wants more aggressive Afghan push this year
The top American commander for the Middle East wants a more aggressive Afghan military pressuring Taliban and other insurgents over the normally quieter months of Afghanistan’s winter, and then quickly going on the offensive in the spring. It’s all part of a plan the United States hopes will change the course of a war now entering its 17th year.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Inherent Resolve commander gives update about fight against Islamic State
The commander leading the campaign against the Islamic State in the Middle East says challenges remain despite pushing the militant organization from some territories throughout the region.
70-year-old widow duped out of $225K in military romance scam
The FBI is investigating after a 70-year-old Oklahoma woman said she was duped out of more than $225,000 by someone posing online as a U.S. Army general stationed in Syria.
‘Hiring America’ airs TV special on vets transitioning to civilian life
The show airs on the Armed Forces Network and a variety of stations nationwide.
By Natalie Gross
US Africa Command leader orders new probe into Somalia raid
The head of U.S. Africa Command has asked for an additional investigation into whether civilians were killed during a deadly August raid in Somalia involving American and Somali forces.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Afghan officials seek return of American A-10s
America’s beloved A-10 Thunderbolt II ―the “Warthog” ― may be headed back to Afghanistan.
By Shawn Snow
US-led coalition congratulates Iraq on defeating ISIS
The top U.S.-led coalition commander is congratulating Iraq on defeating the Islamic State group.
US and Afghan forces kill senior Taliban and al-Qaida commanders
U.S. and Afghan forces have killed several senior level al-Qaida and Taliban leaders over the past several days.
By Shawn Snow
Air Force Thunderbirds commander relieved
Lt. Col. Jason Heard, commander of the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, was relieved of command Nov. 20.
By Kent Miller