US, British militaries launch retaliatory strike against Houthis in Yemen
U.S. officials say the U.S. and British militaries bombed more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.
White House, Pentagon reviewing defense secretary's secretive hospital stay
The White House says the administration will review what rules or procedures weren’t followed when Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not disclose his hospitalization for days.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in the hospital for five days before the Pentagon acknowledged his condition.
North Korea's plans for 2024: 3 more spy satellites and more nuclear materials
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce attack drones in 2024, state media reported.
US forces shoot down ballistic missiles, kill Houthi gunmen in Red Sea
U.S. forces opened fire in the Red Sea Sunday, shooting down two ballistic missiles and killing several armed crews.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
Dog that served our nation is reunited with its former Air Force handler: 'It's been a blessing'
U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Mike Alcala and his former military working dog, John, have been reunited in San Antonio, Texas, by American Humane.
Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays
A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.
FAA opens military airspace to accommodate holiday travel rush
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace across the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease pressure on commercial airline routes for the festive period, and so far delays have been kept to a minimum despite heavy downpours from a storm slamming the West Coast.
Senate confirms top military brass after months-long blockade by GOP Sen. Tuberville
Tuberville was blocking nominations to protest Pentagon rules that allow travel reimbursement when a service member has to go out of state for an abortion or other reproductive care.
Second drill sergeant found dead at Fort Jackson within 8 days, Army says
A second drill sergeant has been found dead at Fort Jackson in South Carolina in just over a week, the U.S. Army said Monday.
US, British warships shoot down 15 attack drones over Red Sea
The destroyer USS Carney "successfully engaged 14 unmanned aerial systems" launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon said.
Burlington soldier, brother share heartwarming surprise reunion
A very special homecoming happened Friday for a South Jersey soldier who had been away from his younger brother for about 10 weeks.
Beautiful homecoming for South Jersey soldier and his brother
A very special homecoming happened Friday for a South Jersey soldier who had been away from his younger brother for about 10 weeks.
Pentagon orders US aircraft carrier to remain near Israel as war in Gaza rages on
U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is ordering the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier and one other warship to remain in the Mediterranean Sea for several more weeks as Israel's war with Hamas grinds on.
Truck driver plows through national cemetery, damaging veterans' headstones
A truck driver, possibly experiencing a medical emergency, crashed into a national cemetery, damaging 10 headstones of deceased veterans along with other structures.
Air Force offers up to $600K in bonuses to retain pilots
In an effort to address U.S. military pilot shortages, the Air Force recently announced it will offer up to $600,000 bonuses over 12 years to qualified servicemembers.
Army secures victory with goal-line stand in closing moments, defeats Navy 17-11
Army held its ground on a goal-line stand in the final seconds to send Navy mascot Bill the Goat — and Navy superfan Bill, the G.O.A.T. — home disappointed.
The Sentinel, a new nuclear missile in the US, is coming
The $96 billion Sentinel overhaul is so ambitious it has raised questions as to whether the Air Force can get it all done at once.