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National Guard troops carry riot shields with "California National Guard" on them.

Trump federalizes 2,000 more National Guard troops for Los Angeles mission Trump federalizes 2,000 more National Guard troops for Los Angeles mission

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted 4 Hours Ago

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a dismounted patrol at the start of Range 400 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 14, 2023. Range 400 is used to conduct company-level live-fire training in a deliberate assault against prepared defensive positions to enhance combined arms engagement capabilities in an austere environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

What Marines deploying to LA amid protests legally can, and cannot, do What Marines deploying to LA amid protests legally can, and cannot, do

By Jeff Schogol

Posted 8 Hours Ago

Col. Bree Fram pins a medal on a Space Force Guardian.

US military’s highest ranking transgender officer says seperation process is broken US military’s highest ranking transgender officer says seperation process is broken

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted 10 Hours Ago

An orange sticker with a warning about explosives.

Munitions depot explosion at Kadena Air Base leaves four injured Munitions depot explosion at Kadena Air Base leaves four injured

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted 18 Hours Ago

National Guard troops carry riot shields next to police firing less than lethal weapons.

US Northern Command sets up task force for Los Angeles mission US Northern Command sets up task force for Los Angeles mission

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted Yesterday

Several National Guard soldiers stand in front of trucks and humvees in Downtown Los Angeles in a loading dock.

Trump orders 2,000 National Guardsmen to LA amid ICE protests Trump orders 2,000 National Guardsmen to LA amid ICE protests

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted Yesterday

Sgt. Aaron Cox with the 101st Airborne stands in full dress uniform.

101st Airborne soldier dies in training accident in Hungary 101st Airborne soldier dies in training accident in Hungary

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 7, 2025

Concept art of two sleek, futuristic uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft flying in the clouds.

Air Force sets up new Experimental Operations Unit for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Air Force sets up new Experimental Operations Unit for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 7, 2025

Army plans to close more than 20 base museums in major reduction

Army plans to close more than 20 base museums in major reduction Army plans to close more than 20 base museums in major reduction

Posted on Jun 6, 2025

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Confidence Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 25, 2024. After demonstrations, recruits complete various physically and mentally challenging obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Two-thirds of troops who left the military in 2023 were at risk for mental health conditions, survey found Two-thirds of troops who left the military in 2023 were at risk for mental health conditions, survey found

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 6, 2025

The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and the Threat Systems Management Office push a swarm of 40 drones through the town during the battle of Razish, National Training Center on May 8th, 2019. This exercise was the first of many held at the National Training Center. (U.S. Army Photo by Pv2 James Newsome)

The aftermath of Operation Spider’s Web and what it means for the US military The aftermath of Operation Spider’s Web and what it means for the US military

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 6, 2025

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz And Cpl. Andrew Hundley

A Marine Corps reply-all email apocalypse has an incredible real-life ending A Marine Corps reply-all email apocalypse has an incredible real-life ending

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 5, 2025

Secretary of the Navy, the Hon. John C. Phelan, right, and Rear Adm. Paul Lanzilotta, commander, Carrier Strike Group 12, watch the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) transit in formation next to the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) from the LSO platform, April 11, 2025. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing integrated naval warfighting training. Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) is the Joint Force’s most complex integrated training event and prepares naval task forces for sustained high-end Joint and combined combat. Integrated naval training provides America’s civilian leaders and commanders highly-capable forces that deter adversaries, underpin American security and economic prosperity, and reassure Allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gladjimi Balisage)

Navy offers early retirement to more sailors with gender dysphoria Navy offers early retirement to more sailors with gender dysphoria

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 5, 2025

Army barracks repairs could suffer if money shifts to border, top general acknowledges Army barracks repairs could suffer if money shifts to border, top general acknowledges

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 5, 2025

Former Army Special Forces Captain Derrick Anderson was nominate to be the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict.

Former Green Beret nominated to top Pentagon position to oversee special ops Former Green Beret nominated to top Pentagon position to oversee special ops

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 4, 2025

Army hits its annual recruiting goal in eight months Army hits its annual recruiting goal in eight months

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 4, 2025

	
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