Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U.S. military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

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Biodefense is core defense

It's crucial that NATO nations quantify their biological defense activities and count them toward NATO's 3.5% core defense spending target.

Venezuela’s military buries soldiers killed in Maduro operation

Venezuela’s military held a mass funeral in Caracas as it began to bury dozens of soldiers slain during the U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro.

US seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela

The Trump administration intends to control the distribution of Venezuela’s oil products globally following its ouster of Maduro in a surprise raid.

Airman awarded medal for aid in capture of fugitive accused of murder

After recognizing his friend in the news, airman Ryland Perez-Settle assisted law enforcement in a manhunt that resulted in the capture of the fugitive.

New Air Force fitness standards to start counting sooner

The Air Force is also planning to give airmen another option on their cardiovascular evaluations.

During his 78th mission, this pilot came up against an unexpected foe

Merlyn Dethlefsen was dubbed “taciturn, a born-again Christian, and not at all the typical fighter pilot," yet his exploits proved otherwise.

DOD launches review of ‘effectiveness’ of women in ground combat roles

Army and Marine Corp leaders will submit data on readiness, training, performance, casualties and command climate of ground combat units and personnel.

‘This was surgical’: The tactics behind the Maduro mission

The entire mission hinged on a narrow break in Venezuela’s weather. When that window opened, the U.S. military moved fast.

State veterans cemeteries receive grants for improvement, expansion

In fiscal 2025, the VA granted state veterans cemeteries across the country, including for the establishment of one in Alaska, over $77 million.