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Pendleton Marines recognized for vehicle rescue after violent rollover

Mar 12th: A trailer hitch from a truck came loose and flew into the car’s windshield, sending the vehicle carrying a mother and her three children off of a ridge. Read more ▸

Price tag for Epic Fury tops $11 billion in first six days, Pentagon tells Congress

Mar 12th: The figure omitted a range of war-related expenses and is likely to rise. Read more ▸

Navy to commission ship named after Medal of Honor recipient

Mar 12th: USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. will honor a Marine Corps veteran for his service during the Vietnam War. Read more ▸

Onboard fire extinguished on aircraft carrier in Red Sea, Navy says

Mar 12th: The fire occurred Thursday in the aircraft carrier's main laundry room and was not combat related, the Navy said. Read more ▸

Facing death 275 feet beneath the sea, this pioneering naval diver earned the Medal of Honor

Mar 12th: For more than two hours, Frank Crilley struggled to save his entangled shipmate below the sea. Read more ▸

Lawmakers seek coverage for expedited fertility care under PACT Act

Mar 12th: New legislation would speed coverage for fertility treatments without requiring veterans to prove their infertility was directly tied to military service. Read more ▸

Four Army drone systems stolen from Kentucky base

Mar 12th: The Skydio X10D drone systems were last seen in the 326th Division Engineer Battalion at Fort Campbell on Nov. 21, 2025. Read more ▸

Pentagon seeks system to ensure AI models work as planned

Mar 11th: As DOD increasingly relies on artificial intelligence, a question has arisen: How can one be sure that the AI models are working the way they should?  Read more ▸

US Marine Corps pursues thermal cloaks to hide troops from heat sensors

Mar 11th: The U.S. Marine Corps is looking for camouflage cloaks that shield wearers from prying eyes and infrared cameras. Read more ▸

Ukraine’s top drone units to bring frontline lessons to Washington this month

Mar 11th: Some of Ukraine’s best-known drone military commanders and experts will be visiting Washington later this month to brief policymakers and defense leaders. Read more ▸

Engineer acquitted of charges in probe into fatal 2017 Marine plane crash

Mar 11th: A former Air Force engineer charged with making false statements and obstructing justice during a criminal investigation into the crash was acquitted. Read more ▸

Ecuador readies major offensive on criminal groups with US support

Mar 11th: The announcement came days after Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations against organized crime groups in the South American country. Read more ▸

Former VA secretary to head national hunger relief organization

Mar 11th: Denis McDonough’s appointment will follow the retirement of Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, who has served as Feeding America’s CEO since 2018. Read more ▸

Select naval flight officers, aviators eligible for $120,000 retention bonus

Mar 11th: TAR naval aviators and naval flight officers with the rank of commander who have screened for aviation milestone command are eligible for the bonus. Read more ▸

Pentagon confirms identity of soldier killed in Kuwait

Mar 11th: The Pentagon previously released the soldier's name but said a medical examiner had to confirm his identity. Read more ▸

Iran war may force US to shift missile defenses from South Korea, Seoul says

Mar 11th: The U.S. Army operates only a small number of THAAD batteries across the world, meaning a deployment can affect multiple theaters. Read more ▸

Is there anything new to learn about Patton? The National WWII Museum thinks so.

Mar 11th: A two-day symposium will explore more than just the “blood and guts” of Patton, but an in-depth exploration of one of the war’s most iconic figures. Read more ▸

These are Ukraine’s $1,000 interceptor drones the Pentagon wants to buy

Mar 11th: Ukraine spent years perfecting cheap drone killers. After burning through billions in missiles in three days, the U.S. and its allies are asking for help. Read more ▸

US has destroyed entire class of Iranian warships, CENTCOM commander says

Mar 11th: The U.S. had struck more than 60 Iranian ships, according to U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper. Read more ▸

Amid US military actions, White House struggles to explain how Iran war will end

Mar 11th: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday told reporters it’s up to Trump “whether it’s the beginning, the middle or the end” of the war. Read more ▸

Meet the first pilot to receive the Medal of Honor flying the ‘Whistling Death’

Mar 11th: Kenneth Walsh worked up a tactical doctrine for the Vought F4U-1 — and put it to the test. Read more ▸

Australia deploys early-warning aircraft to the Middle East amid Iran attacks

Mar 11th: Australian leaders have said the country won’t be a protagonist in Israel and U.S. combat operations. Read more ▸

US destroys 16 Iranian mine-laying boats, CENTCOM claims

Mar 10th: The claim was made amid mounting concern that the Islamic Republic was preparing to deploy mines in the crucial waterway. Read more ▸

Are you serving in US Central Command? We want to hear from you

Mar 10th: Military Times wants to hear from those on the front lines of Operation Epic Fury. Read more ▸

Trump’s sons invest in companies vying to fill gaps in US drone industry

Mar 10th: Trump's eldest sons are backing a U.S. drone production company that aims to sell its tech to the Pentagon. Read more ▸

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