Trump reverses course, sending 5,000 troops to Poland weeks after Europe withdrawal

President Donald Trump announced a deployment of U.S. troops to Poland, a decision that marks a departure from the Trump administration’s recent actions to withdraw forces from Europe.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery prepares for Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen service members
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An official with Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery discusses preparations for Memorial Day events in Elwood, Illinois, including volunteer efforts and ways the public can honor fallen military members.

Nephew's DNA ID's World War II Marine killed in 1944

The burial, with full military honors for World War II veteran Helmut Fred Behlert, is a homecoming that almost didn't happen. U.S. Marine PFC Behlert was buried on Wednesday at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California, about 14 miles south-west of San Francisco.

Best and worst states for military retirees, data suggests

WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators to determine the best states for military retirees.

Army tests new battlefield technology during high-intensity training at Fort Hood
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Soldiers from the Army, Reserve, National Guard, and Canadian forces took part in Operation Hood Strike, a large-scale combat engineering exercise designed to prepare troops for the rapidly changing demands of modern warfare.

Ship seized near Strait of Hormuz; Trump presses China to help end war

President Donald Trump is pressing Chinese President Xi Jinping to use China's leverage to end the Iran war, as ships come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

Remains of 2nd US soldier found after going missing in Morocco, officials say

The remains of SPC. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Taveres, Florida, were found after she fell off a cliff during a hike with another solider in Morocco.

Trump's Golden Dome would cost over $1 trillion, CBO projects

A proposed high-tech missile defense system designed to protect the United States from attack would likely cost well over one trillion dollars, according to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate. 

War Sec. Pete Hegseth answers questions about Iran war spending
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took questions from lawmakers Tuesday about the Iran war budget before the House Appropriations Committee.

America 250: Gold Star mothers head to Europe to collect 'sacred soil' to honor service and sacrifice

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, a group of Gold Star mothers have embarked on a trip to Europe to collect "sacred soil" from ground made hallowed by the courage and sacrifice of service members

Pentagon UFO website shatters records with 340M hits in first 12 hours

The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.

Military Appreciation Month: You can help military families by donating manufacturer coupons

When it comes to grocery shopping, using coupons can help you save at the register.  But if you have coupons that have expired, don’t toss them, you can donate them for use by U.S. military families.

US destroys Iranian boats as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
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The U.S. military strikes multiple Iranian boats amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, as both sides warn of further consequences while efforts continue to reopen the critical shipping route.

U.S. troop drawdown in Germany sparks concern over shifting defense strategy
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The Pentagon’s plan to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Germany amid tensions over Iran is raising alarms among lawmakers and European allies about the future of American military presence in Europe.

'Project Freedom' underway as Trump warns Iran not interfere

President Donald Trump warned Iran not to interfere with “Project Freedom," saying it could be “blown off the face of the Earth" as tensions between the two nations continue.