Navy brings real-world experience to McDonough students through new technology
The U.S. Navy brought the experience of serving on an aircraft carrier to McDonough this week, using cutting-edge mixed-reality technology to give local students a hands-on look at Navy careers.
Texas National Guard members removed from 60-day Illinois deployment for failing 'mission requirements'
The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.
Plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth makes unscheduled landing in U.K. due to cracked windshield
A plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth back to the United States from a NATO meeting in Brussels, Belgium had to make an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft’s windshield.
Military and Coast Guard members getting paid Oct. 15 despite government shutdown
All U.S. military personnel and members of the Coast Guard will get paid as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Celebrating 250 years: The U.S. Navy, founded on October 13, 1775
The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on October 13, 1775.
Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown
President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.
Shutdown grounds Air Force Thunderbirds, fighter jets from Atlanta air show
The airshow in Peachtree City will go on without military aircraft due to the shutdown.
White House disputes reports of new troops to middle east
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified Thursday that up to 200 troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel and will work with other international forces on the ground.
Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon
A judge has temporarily blocked Trump from sending National Guard troops to Oregon. Here’s what we know.
Military families turn to food pantries as government shut down continues
Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.
US is now in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels, according to Trump memo
President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the U.S. is now in an “armed conflict."
Government employee accused of falsely reporting active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
A government employee has been arrested for falsely reporting information about an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Tuesday.
Medal of Honor recipients retrace Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase
Thirteen Medal of Honor recipients retraced the route of the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase on Tuesday, a historic event that led to the awarding of the very first Medals of Honor in 1863.
U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted
During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities. Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown.
Hegseth's military leaders meeting: Trump will attend, reportedly speak
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
Sherrill blasts Trump, Ciattarelli over ‘illegal’ release of military records
Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.
Hegseth summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting
The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.
Indiana man charged with making online threat that caused US Naval Academy lockdown
Jackson Fleming, 23, has been federally charged with sending the online threat that led to a lockdown at the U.S. Naval Academy in Maryland last week.