Historic Black female WWII unit receives congressional honor

The “Six Triple Eight” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts.

Opinion

Vets deserve to stay in their homes — VA is about to put that at risk

With VA set to end its mortgage rescue program, leaders must devise a solution that keeps veterans in their homes, the author of this op-ed argues.

Trump announces new fighter jet mission at Michigan air base

The Selfridge Air National Guard Base's aging fleet of A-10 aircraft will be replaced by 21 F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets.

Defense budget debate devolves into fight over Hegseth’s controversies

Objections over Republican plans to boost defense spending by $150 billion focused largely on the defense secretary's leadership.

Marine Reserve planning largest mobilization drills in decades

The exercises will stress-test the Corps' ability to mobilize its reserve forces in the event of a major military contingency.

Hegseth cancels women’s leadership program despite past Trump support

The Women, Peace & Security program was signed into law by Trump and had received backing from numerous Republican leaders.

Pentagon jobs cuts delay plans to expand assault, suicide prevention

Defense Department personnel cuts will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians for prevention work within the military, officials said.

Commissary director sees opportunity for stores amid DOD upheaval

'We're going to be more like a commercial grocery chain than ever before," John Hall, director of the Defense Commissary Agency, said.

Fighter jet slips off carrier hangar deck in Red Sea, one minor injury

An F/A-18 fighter jet slipped off the hangar deck of the USS Harry S. Truman as sailors were towing the aircraft into place, the Navy said.

Coast Guardsman’s wife arrested for expired visa after security check

The spouse's name was flagged during a security screening when the couple sought to get her base access at Naval Air Station Key West, officials said.