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U.S. soldiers were rescued from helicopter crash in the Strait of Hormuz in first-ever sea drone rescue.
U.S. soldiers were rescued from helicopter crash in the Strait of Hormuz in first-ever sea drone rescue.
US Army helicopter goes down near Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. Army Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz overnight, but both crew members were rescued safely as tensions continue to rise between the U.S., Iran and regional proxy groups.
A U.S. Army Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz overnight, but both crew members were rescued safely as tensions continue to rise between the U.S., Iran and regional proxy groups.
Hegseth appears to use D-Day speech to talk about immigration
In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.
In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.
Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from military recognition list — here's what remains
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
US Army soldier dies during training exercise in Iraq
A U.S. Army soldier was killed during a training exercise at an air base in Iraq, military officials confirmed.
A U.S. Army soldier was killed during a training exercise at an air base in Iraq, military officials confirmed.
Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
Iran latest: US fires missile at cargo ship for trying to breach Iranian port blockade
The fate of Iran peace negotiations remains unknown as President Donald Trump has yet to announce publicly if the United States will agree to the current ceasefire deal on the table.
The fate of Iran peace negotiations remains unknown as President Donald Trump has yet to announce publicly if the United States will agree to the current ceasefire deal on the table.
Iran latest: Nuclear issues remain unresolved as Trump weighs peace deal
The U.S. and Iran have been negotiating a framework for weeks to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the talks haven't yet satisfied President Trump's "redlines" to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.
The U.S. and Iran have been negotiating a framework for weeks to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the talks haven't yet satisfied President Trump's "redlines" to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.
US troops in war zones reportedly targeted using commercial location data
U.S. troops deployed in active war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to Reuters.
U.S. troops deployed in active war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to Reuters.
‘Field of the Fallen’ in Cary honors Illinois service members killed in war
Hundreds of flags filled a field in Cary this Memorial Day weekend as veterans, volunteers and families honored Illinois service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Hundreds of flags filled a field in Cary this Memorial Day weekend as veterans, volunteers and families honored Illinois service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Chicago area, nation honor fallen service members on Memorial Day
Communities across the Chicago area — and in Washington, D.C. — marked Memorial Day with parades, ceremonies and tributes honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Communities across the Chicago area — and in Washington, D.C. — marked Memorial Day with parades, ceremonies and tributes honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Memorial Day events held nationwide to remember America’s fallen heroes
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May to honor and remember U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Events to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country were held across the country.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May to honor and remember U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Events to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country were held across the country.
Military families face challenges this Memorial Day
Area USO director Christopher Schmidt explains how the organization supports deployed service members and their families while encouraging Chicago-area residents to honor and assist troops year-round.
Area USO director Christopher Schmidt explains how the organization supports deployed service members and their families while encouraging Chicago-area residents to honor and assist troops year-round.
Mental health experts highlight emotional toll of Memorial Day on military families
Psychologists say Memorial Day can trigger grief, PTSD and other mental health struggles for veterans and military families, underscoring the need for stronger support systems and awareness.
Psychologists say Memorial Day can trigger grief, PTSD and other mental health struggles for veterans and military families, underscoring the need for stronger support systems and awareness.
Army hits 2026 recruiting goal 4 months early, Hegseth says at West Point commencement
The United States Army reached its recruiting goals for 2026 four months early, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed during a commencement speech.
The United States Army reached its recruiting goals for 2026 four months early, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed during a commencement speech.
US Marines conduct rapid-response drill in Venezuela months after Maduro ouster
U.S. forces staged a rapid-response military drill in Caracas on Saturday, more than four months after former President Nicolás Maduro was ousted.
U.S. forces staged a rapid-response military drill in Caracas on Saturday, more than four months after former President Nicolás Maduro was ousted.
Iran latest: US finalizing deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. is finalizing an agreement to end the war in Iran, but President Trump warned Sunday that the U.S. won't “rush into a deal.”
The U.S. is finalizing an agreement to end the war in Iran, but President Trump warned Sunday that the U.S. won't “rush into a deal.”
Iran latest: Trump says US, Iran peace deal "largely negotiated, subject to finalization"
The U.S. and Iran are closer to a memorandum of understanding that could end the war, officials told The Associated Press Saturday.
The U.S. and Iran are closer to a memorandum of understanding that could end the war, officials told The Associated Press Saturday.
What is 'Murph'? Memorial Day workout honoring fallen Navy SEAL becomes national tribute
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
NATO allies react to Trump’s sudden reversal on Poland troop deployment
NATO leaders welcomed President Trump’s decision to send more U.S. troops to Poland, but some allies said the abrupt policy shift created confusion and highlighted concerns about communication within the alliance.
NATO leaders welcomed President Trump’s decision to send more U.S. troops to Poland, but some allies said the abrupt policy shift created confusion and highlighted concerns about communication within the alliance.