Why Despicable Me’s Gru is just a warrant officer with better branding
If Gru wore a uniform, it wouldn’t have stars or stripes. It would have a coffee stain and rank that no one really understands.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates
Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.
Hegseth calls NATO membership for Ukraine unrealistic
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also dismissed deploying U.S. troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force.
By Tara Copp, AP
Hegseth didn’t request $137K in military housing upgrades: Official
A U.S. official says the Army instead undertook the repairs on its own since the more than 100-year-old home needed work and security upgrades.
By Tara Copp, AP
A look into the remarkable life of Tuskegee Airman Harry Stewart
Harry Stewart got all three of his aerial victories on one sortie.
By Jon Guttman
Ukraine’s rare earth elements could help keep US military aid flowing
Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with President Trump for continued U.S. military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry.
DOD issues new rules limiting care, enlistment for transgender troops
Secretary Hegseth issued a memo to block transgender people from enlisting and cut off gender-related medical care for those who already serve.
SOCOM wants new helmet goggle mount and oxygen-generating device
The portable oxygen device would cut down the need for oxygen cylinders.
By Todd South
US officials bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
Top Trump administration officials will meet with European officials this week about how to end the war in Ukraine, U.S. officials said.
Army, Navy remove web pages highlighting women’s military service
In an attempt to align with President Trump’s termination of DEI initiatives, the Army and Navy have taken down web pages highlighting women's service.
This Medal of Honor recipient jumped on a live flare to save his crew
During the Vietnam War, John Levitow jumped on a live flare to save his crew from death.
By Jon Guttman