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Soldiers firing artillery rounds
News

Ukraine artillery production will pay off during Israel support, US officials say

"Planes have already taken off" with U.S. military aid for Israel, a defense official said.

SFAB
News

Army combat advisors testing military version of Elon Musk’s Starlink

Starshield could be a backup form of communication if other systems are jammed.

best squad soldier of the year
News

Rangers sweep Army’s soldiers of the year, top squad awards

A team from 3rd Ranger Battalion won all three of the Army's annual Best Warrior awards: Best Squad, and both Soldier and NCO of the year.

nine americans killed
News

11 Americans confirmed dead in Israel fighting

About 200,000 Americans live in Israel, with nearly one million visiting every year.

No, the US is not sending $8 billion in military aid to Israel
News

No, the US is not sending $8 billion in military aid to Israel

Fake reports and lies about the U.S. response to the war are going viral online.

US moves carrier group to Middle East as Israel-Gaza fighting continues
News

US moves carrier group to Middle East as Israel-Gaza fighting continues

The U.S. military will also send additional equipment and munitions to Israel after a weekend of violence.

What we know about the latest violence in Israel and Gaza
News

What we know about the latest violence in Israel and Gaza

At least 480 people have died since fighting started Saturday.

‘Band of Brothers’ follow-up ‘Masters of the Air’ set for 2024 release
Culture

‘Band of Brothers’ follow-up ‘Masters of the Air’ set for 2024 release

The series will follow the air war over Europe during World War II.

Col. Anthony Bianchi
News

Army fires West Point garrison commander following suspension

Col. Anthony Bianchi took over the post in July 2022.

Former soldier searched Google, Reddit for spying tips, prosecutors say
News

Former soldier searched Google, Reddit for spying tips, prosecutors say

Investigators say they found a document on the man's computer titled: “Important Information to Share with Chinese Government.”

Marine Corps
Opinion

Opinion: In the name of health care freedom, millions of veterans may lose theirs

The grim danger of these bills is being slyly obscured by their authors.

best challenge coin ever
Culture

A ‘mustang’ officer created the greatest challenge coin ever

Well done, sir!

Special Forces
News

Army special operations cuts not expected to affect Green Berets

The Army could cut about 3,000 special operators, about 10% of its special operations community.

mold device army
Military Life

To battle moldy barracks, Fort Stewart soldiers built their own mold detectors

The system, which may soon be in barracks all over base, finds moldy conditions before they show up on TikTok videos.

Hawley threatens another nomination block over Fort Leonard Wood funding
Military Life

Hawley threatens another nomination block over Fort Leonard Wood funding

Hawley echoed a similar move by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville that has blocked the promotions of 600 generals.

turkish drone
News

US F-16 shoots down a Turkish drone over Syria

The Turkish drone was armed with air-to-ground munitions and flying over US forces in Syria.

Fort Drum medics
News

Army combat medics honored for saving choking baby’s life

The combat medics received the Army Commendation Medal on Sept. 29.

alaska soldiers training crash
Military Life

Army identifies two soldiers killed in Alaska training

Spc. Jeremy Daniel Evans, 23, was from Tennessee and Spc. Brian Joshua Snowden, 22, was from Missouri. The two were assigned to 11th Airborne Division.

claymore mine
History

How the claymore mine changed the battlefield forever

Front toward enemy.

Seized rifles on a ship.
News

US gives Ukraine ammunition seized from Iranian smugglers

The Navy seized more than one million rounds of Iranian ammo aimed for the Houthi rebels in Yemen.