Iconic Coast Guard cutter wreckage found 108 years after sinking during WWI

More than 100 years after it was torpedoed by a German submarine during World War I, the wreckage of the iconic Coast Guard Cutter Tampa has been found. 

Military recruiting surge: Hegseth says recruits being turned away

Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.

Army unveils Combat Field Test with new fitness assessment

The Army announced in a news release earlier this week that it is rolling out a new combat fitness test for frontline troops as leaders push to strengthen battlefield readiness amid ongoing recruiting challenges.

Iran latest: Pakistan visit off; Trump says new Iran offers rejected

Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it.

US soldier charged with betting on Maduro mission on Polymarket

A U.S. soldier was charged with using classified information about a mission to capture Nicolás Maduro to place bets.

Iran war has military seeking higher funding in 2027 for drones, air defenses

The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets. 

Flu vaccine no longer required for military members, Hegseth announces

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."

US Coast Guard: Nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine seized in 2 operations

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million on Thursday at Base Miami Beach. Here’s what to know.

North Korean leader oversees missile tests from naval destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directed more missile tests from his new warship to boost the navy’s operational abilities with his growing collection of nuclear-capable weapons.

US military kills 2 suspected cartel operatives in latest Eastern Pacific lethal strike, SOUTHCOM says

The U.S. military carried out another lethal strike targeting suspected cartel operatives in the Eastern Pacific on Monday, killing two individuals believed to be involved in narcotics trafficking, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).

Energy, fuel prices skyrocket amid fragile ceasefire in Iran
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There are some major sticking points between the U.S. and Israel when it comes to the war in Iran, including the Strait of Hormuz and Israel's continuing attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

Hormuz passages signal Iran holding up ceasefire deal
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President Trump says he is very optimistic a peace deal with Iran is within reach, as a fragile ceasefire has been endangered by Israeli attacks on Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

US Marine stabbed to death in North Carolina chaotic street brawl, police hunt person of interest

A U.S. Marine was stabbed to death during a chaotic downtown brawl in North Carolina early Sunday, and police released surveillance images showing the person of interest sought in connection to the fatal incident.

Automatic military draft registration starts this year: What to know

A new rule passed by Congress will automatically register eligible men in the Selective Service, or military draft system, instead of requiring them to register themselves.

US military assets in the Middle East: Ships, planes, and 50,000 American troops

The Pentagon’s build up of U.S. military assets in the Middle East, the largest in decades, began in late January as tensions with Iran started escalating. 

Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign'

The daring U.S. military rescue of a seriously wounded airman is being hailed as an American success story, as President Donald Trump announced "we got him!" and detailed the "AMAZING show of bravery and talent," turning a potential American setback into a show of might.

Missing F-15 airman rescued after jet downed in Iran, Trump says

A U.S. service member who went missing after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down inside Iran has been rescued, President Donald Trump said in a social media post.