Military flu shots mandatory again after 300 people get sick at boot camp: report

The Pentagon is once again making flu shots mandatory for military recruits, just two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said they’d be optional.

US strike kills senior ISIS leader in Syria, CENTCOM says

U.S. Central Command announced that a June 19 airstrike in northwest Syria killed senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorist threats.

New Air Force One delivered to Joint Base Andrews

The plane still has to complete its commissioning flights, and will help " relieve pressure" on the currently fleet, which has been in operation since the George H.W. Bush administration.

President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).

The B-52 Stratofortress is as massive as its contribution to the Air Force

Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.

Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Kern County, 8 presumed dead: Officials

A military jet carrying eight people crashed upon takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, officials said. Officials fear the incident was “not survivable" for those who were on that jet.

US strike kills 'infamous' Tren de Aragua gang leader, Trump says

A U.S. military strike has killed “the infamous leader" of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, President Donald Trump said Friday night.

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.

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.

Three killed in latest US strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday against a vessel it accused of drug-smuggling operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men.

Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7B contract to cut costs

The Pentagon’s recent technology agreement with Microsoft will enhance military digital systems and cloud capabilities.

Veteran's suicide on Memorial Day spurs awareness for mental health from Detroit outreach group

Sven Taranto brought wounds both seen and unseen home with him after eight years in the military. While he suffered from the trauma of combat, he also constantly struggled to secure benefits intended for veterans.

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.

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.

Metro Detroit Memorial Day parades

Communities around Southeast Michigan plan to honor fallen servicemembers with parades and ceremonies this Memorial Day weekend.

USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.