D-Day soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross after 81 years
Decades after Staff Sgt. William Owens' heroic actions at La Fiere Bridge, his Bronze Star was posthumously upgraded thanks to the efforts of a veteran.
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Schofield soldier pleads guilty to killing, dismembering pregnant wife
As part of a plea agreement, Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson II admitted to killing his pregnant wife with a machete at their Hawaii home last summer.
Watchdog probes if aides were asked to delete Hegseth’s Signal chats
The inspector general’s investigation focuses on how information about the March 15 airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen was shared on the messaging app.
Major military conference adds health-themed summit to its annual show
The MCON 2025 is scheduled for Oct. 23-26 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Trump issues travel ban, bars Afghans from entry into US
The executive order cited Afghanistan's poor vetting measures and a visa overstay rate as reasons for the ban.
Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command boss
Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich would also take over as the supreme allied commander Europe if his nomination is confirmed by the Senate.
Air Force pegs cost to modify Qatar-gifted plane at ‘less than $400M’
The service, which will oversee the upgrades, hasn’t provided details on the scope or schedule of the modifications or confirmed who will perform the work.
2 veterans arrested in brazen robbery, assault at Washington base
Investigators found stockpiles of weapons, Army-issued equipment and Nazi memorabilia and literature at the pair's home.
Back to basics: Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes
The Army is preparing to sunset its Lakota helicopter as its primary basic trainer while bringing on an entirely new approach to its aviator schoolhouse.
Trump names nominees to take over Middle East, Africa commands
If confirmed, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper would be the second Navy officer to lead U.S. Central Command.
USS Harry S. Truman returns to US after months of battling Houthis
The Truman saw continuous action for over 50 days, conducting precision airstrikes and launching missiles while under constant fire from Houthi militants.
Army to lead nuclear microreactor development to power bases
President Trump's executive order calls for an operational reactor on a domestic base by September 2028.
Guam barracks conditions spur Navy-wide housing inspection
Navy Secretary John Phelan was so appalled by the barracks at Andersen Air Force Base that he ordered Marines and sailors to be moved out.
Ukraine ‘well prepared’ for Russian response to drone stunt: Pistorius
The scope and timing of a potential Russian counterattack was still unclear as of Wednesday afternoon, the German defense minister said.
Hegseth orders renaming of ship named for gay rights icon Harvey Milk
U.S. officials say Navy Secretary John Phelan put together a small team to rename the replenishment oiler and that a new name is expected this month.
Army hits recruiting goal of 61,000 soldiers 4 months early
This is the second year in a row the service has met its recruiting goals.
Keel laid for guided-missile destroyer USS Quentin Walsh
The ship's namesake, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh, helped plan the capture of Cherbourg in the days leading up to D-Day during World War II.
