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Image: U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit board M/T Celestial Sea, an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker suspected of attempting to violate the U.S. blockade by transiting toward an Iranian port, May 20, 2026. American forces released the vessel after searching and directing the ship’s crew to alter course. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo)

Navy lifts blockade, will keep ships around the Strait of Hormuz

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted 21 Hours Ago

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 324th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept 7-8, 2022. Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by C Arce)

Flu outbreak leaves nearly 160 Air Force trainees sick

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted 23 Hours Ago

Capers Ripley Dockery 2026

Three officers who overcame desperate odds receive Medals of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Updated Yesterday

260422-N-FT324-8777. ROTA, SPAIN (April 23, 2026)- U.S. Navy Sailors stand in formation during a dress white uniform inspection at Naval Station Rota. The Sailors are inspected to ensure uniform standards, attention to detail, and overall readiness. The inspection reflects the professionalism, discipline, and pride Sailors take in their service while highlighting the teamwork that supports the mission at NMRTC Rota. (U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Everett Lopez)

New officers in Navy tech unit could join at ranks as high as captain

By Patty Nieberg

Posted Yesterday

James Capers Jr.

Vietnam War Recon Marine, James Capers Jr, to receive Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 3: Members of the National Guard stand near the White House on June 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

New law could simplify Reserve and Guard orders that affect pay, benefits

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 17, 2026

The Air Force released the names of the crew killed June 15 in a crash at Edwards Air Force Base, California. (top row) Col. (select) Gregory Watson; Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella; Maj. Alexander Davis; Maj. Robert Dee; (bottom row) Maj. Brad Hovey; retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton; civilians Christopher Rischar and Jeromy Smith.

Air Force identifies crew members killed in California B-52 crash

By Jeff Schogol, Matt White

Posted on Jun 17, 2026

U.S. authorities say they captured a former soldier and fugitive living in Spain who deserted in 1996.

Army ‘Most Wanted’ fugitive caught after 30 years on the run

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 17, 2026

Army High School Graduation

Army program allows children to finish high school without moving

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 16, 2026

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, fire an M119 howitzer during the battalion’s cannon retirement ceremony on Sept. 25, 2025, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The final firing honored over 100 years of history and achievements while marking the transition of the battalion’s cannons to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Taylor Gray)

Veterans disability bill could cut tinnitus compensation to fund other benefits

By Patty Nieberg, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 16, 2026

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron receive fuel from a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing during an off-station training near Misawa Air Base, June 5, 2025. Air refueling serves as a force multiplier, enabling aircraft to extend their operational endurance beyond their unrefueled ranges. This capability is indispensable for global strike and mobility operations, particularly in the Indo-Pacific theater where it is essential for mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)

Air Force faults crew in second tanker accident that tore off boom

Posted on Jun 16, 2026

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dane Knecht, left, Lt. Col. Serkan Piantino, center, and Lt. Col. Sam Pullara raise their right hands as U.S. Army Sec. Daniel P. Driscoll administers the oath of office during the commissioning of members of Detachment 201, also known as the Executive Innovation Corps, at Twilight Tattoo on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, June 10, 2026. Detachment 201 is an Army initiative that integrates civilian technical expertise to support innovation and modernization efforts across the force. The commissioning ceremony was conducted as part of the Army's 251st Birthday celebration. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Smith)

Army commissions 3 more tech executives as Navy plans to follow suit

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 16, 2026

B-52 bomber carrying 8 crashes at Edwards Air Force Base

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 15, 2026

U.S. Navy Aviation Mechanic Airman Andre Gleason, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, conducts maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), June 4, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S.7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Martin Perez)

Sailors are now eligible for the Mexican Border Defense Medal

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 15, 2026

Airman 1st Class Ethan Cobb before (left) and after (right) losing 200 pounds to enlist in the service.

Man loses 200 pounds to enlist in the Air Force

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 15, 2026

C-130J Hercules aircraft from 143d Airlift Wing, Rhode Island Air National Guard lands at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California on June 10, 2026. The movement was part of Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard Minuteman Rotation at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California to conduct a HIMARS Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) exercise. The HIRAIN demonstrated the unit's capability to rapidly deploy a HIMARS via airlift, execute a strike, and exfiltrate to avoid detection. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Daniel Throne)

National Guard troops fly HIMARS 2,000 miles for rapid strike training

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 15, 2026