President Donald Trump floated the idea of transferring the Department of Defense to the Department of War — a title that George Washington used when he established America’s first official Army.
“We want to make sure that everyone around us, no matter how they feel about this or what they’re doing, they feel safe. That’s what we’re here for.”
The Army’s Project Flytrap gives the infantry and other troops a modular, low-cost toolkit to stop cheap drones before they strike. No lasers or million-dollar missiles required.
The Air Force will extend military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt, the Air Force veteran shot and killed as she climbed through a broken window during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Landing on an aircraft carrier defines Naval aviation. But new pilots now do it later in their training, after they've already earned their "Wings of Gold."
National Guard troops called to duty in Washington, D.C. face complex legal rules about what they can and can't do — rules that will be even less clear if they are sent to Chicago or other cities.
Lt. Gen. Jerry Carter had dropped out of college and was working at McDonald’s digging through a dumpster to find a customer's keys when he decided to enlist.
The new Army Master Combat badges can only be worn by experienced soldiers who are combat veterans. But an Air Force sergeant discovered he was eligible from previous service in the Army.
Sfc. Jonathan Estridge was released from his Reserve job because of social media posts in which he criticized American support for Israel and linked to apps that track ICE agents.
After nearly 50 years in service, the Army is exploring options to replace the M240 machine gun. From .338 Norma Magnum overmatch to lightweight 7.62 alternatives, here’s what could come next.
It's a hat trick. Air Force jets based in Alaska scrambled three times in five days to intercept Russian planes in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone.
Adm. Daryl Caudle formally became the Chief of Naval Operations on Monday as a slew of senior leadership firings has continued over the past six months.
Global Strike Command, which operates and protects the Air Force's nuclear arsenal, says it inspected nearly 8,000 of the handguns after the death of an airman in July.
The crew was able to evacuate safely after the helicopter went up in flames on the ground.
The new award uses the same design and ribbon as the Mexican Border Service Medal from 1918.
Donald McPherson scored five aerial victories in the Pacific and spent the eight decades after living a life of service.
After nearly 40 years, the British Army is preparing to retire the SA80. Project Grayburn will decide its replacement — and the future of British infantry.
Vice Adm. Nancy Lacore and Rear Adm. Milton “Jamie” Sands were removed from leadership positions after just a year on the job.
Days after top Air Force general retires, Hegseth fires leader of agency whose report on Iran strikes angered Trump
National Guardsman in Washington, D.C. “will soon be on mission with their service-issued weapons, consistent with their mission and training,” a defense official said.