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2025 in Review: How the US Military Put AI to Work

In 2025, artificial intelligence moved from pilot projects to practical use across the U.S. military. From Army intel and...

President Donald Trump addresses Sailors in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a presidential visit while moored pierside on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 28, 2025.U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Geoffrey L. Ottinger. Source: DVIDS

Executive Orders: What They Are, How They Work, and the Trump Orders Affecting the Military Since January 2025

Executive orders are presidential directives that guide how the executive branch carries out existing law. Since January 2025...

Donald Trump and Melania Trump walk the red carpet at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

The Comedian Behind the “Trump Kennedy Center” Domain Names Has Run Political Parody Sites for Years

Before President Donald Trump’s name went up at the Kennedy Center, a former South Park writer had already bought the...

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy A. George presents a gift to Nigerian Gen. A A Ayannuga, the Chief of the Army Staff of Nigeria, after the U.S. Army War College International Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, hosted at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 2025. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jesus Menchaca. Source: DVIDS

Nigeria’s Late-December 2025 Bombings: What Happened and What Is Known

Two late December incidents in Nigeria involved separate forms of violence. A suicide bombing at a mosque in Maiduguri killed...

Santa Claus sits in his sleigh during the 2025 Christmas Tree Lighting at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 5, 2025. The annual event brought Airmen and their families together to celebrate the holiday season. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd. Source: DVIDS

Who Gets Holidays Off: What Holiday Duty Rosters Reveal About Military Priorities

Holiday duty rosters reveal how the military actually allocates rest, fatigue, and sacrifice, showing whose time is protected...

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Rep. Michael Lawler, R-N.Y., left, confronts House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.

Federal Government Shutdown Grinds into a Second Week as Tempers Flare at the Capitol

As the federal government shutdown enters a second week, there’s no discernible endgame in sight.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) questions U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi as she testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Trump Targets Blumenthal, Calling for Investigation into Senator's Vietnam Service Claims

President Donald Trump is targeting U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal again after Connecticut’s senior U.S. senator grilled U.S...

Pvt. Paul Douglas, age 50, performs a rifle inspection with his drill instructor aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot S.C., 1942. Douglas, at age 50 was the oldest recruit in the history of Parris Island, and went on to become a purple heart recipient and Chicago senator (DVIDS).

At 50, He Survived Marine Boot Camp — Then Fought at Peleliu and Okinawa

When 50-year-old Paul Douglas showed up at Marine Corps boot camp in 1942, the white-haired economics professor looked more...

Pack and transport platoon of the Russian army. Southern Military District. Ministry of Defense of Russia (Wikimedia Commons).

Ukrainian Drones Attack Russian Cavalry Troops in Rare 21st-Century Encounter

A short video circulating online this month appears to show a Russian mounted patrol being struck by a Ukrainian drone near...

When The Government Can Afford Everything Except The Essentials

Every shutdown forces the government to decide what counts as “essential.” Air traffic controllers and TSA agents fall into...

Troops Will Miss Paychecks Next Week Without Action on the Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown is raising anxiety levels among service members and their families, because those in uniform...

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Trump Says Ukraine and Russia 'Closer Than Ever' to Peace

Trump says Ukraine and Russia 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy.

Chinese Military Stages Drills Around Taiwan to Warn 'External Forces'

Chinese military stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces', AP explains.

Japan's Defense Minister Says $58 Billion Budget Is Minimum Necessary

Japan's defense minister says record $58 billion budget is minimum necessary for country's security.

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz It Accuses of Smuggling Fuel

Iran seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz it accuses of smuggling fuel.

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In One of the Marines' Most Iconic Jobs, a Stunning Pattern of Suicide

Marine Corps drill instructors are a national symbol of discipline. But for some, their imposing persona belies a dark...

Army Capt. Jeremy Kuykendall and his wife Kate, cradle their daughter

Unsupervised: Military Child Care Centers Slow to Report Abuse with Little Oversight

A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...

Army News

‘We Love Him’: Vietnam Veteran Continues Service by Volunteering at Fort Carson

Sharing his stories from Vietnam with younger soldiers is part of his mission on base.

Army Capt. Willibald Bianchi. (Photo from DPAA)

Remains of WWII Medal of Honor Recipient, Killed as a POW, Finally Comes Home

After more than 80 years, Army veteran Willibald Bianchi was properly identified using advanced forensic science. Next May...

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Projected design and capabilities of the USS Defiant (BBG-1), the first ship in the line of Trump-class battleships for the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy)

Trump Announces New Class of Battleships Despite Century of Evidence Proving the Large Warships Are Obsolete

The ship will displace more than 35,000 tons and be capable of speeds exceeding 30 knots, according to the Navy. The...

At Sea US Venezuela Second Tanker Seized (CR) (U.S. Department of Defense via AP)

Caribbean 'Quarantine': US Forces Take On Trump’s Oil Tanker Crackdown

Escalating interdictions of oil tankers linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro occur as part of a sweeping naval...

Air Force News

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, answer NORAD calls from children on Dec. 24, 2025.

Trump Warns Against Infiltration by a 'Bad Santa,' Defends Coal in Jovial Christmas Calls With Kids

The president and first lady Melania Trump participated in the tradition of talking to youngsters dialing into the North...

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 20, 2025) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers fire missiles in in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike, Dec. 20, 2025. (U.S. Army video by Task Force Lightning – 3-116th FAR)

Operation Hawkeye: US Attack on ISIS in Syria Leaves Open Questions

The United States' latest coordinated strikes against ISIS targets comes as Washington signals sustained pressure on the...

Space Force News

A painting of a Defense Support Program satellite from the Air Force Art collection. DSP provides a variety of national security capabilities. Its flagship mission of launch detection was made famous during the Cold War. (U.S. Air Force image)

Clearing The Orbits: Space Force Partnerships In Orbital Cleanup

The growing congestion of Earth orbit has raised risks to satellites, space stations, and long-term space sustainability. The...

Ceremony transferring service members to United States Space Force.

Space Force Ranks: A Complete Guide to Enlisted and Officer Ranks

Explore U.S. Space Force ranks from specialist to general. Learn about the rank structure, pay grades, insignia, and...

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Rob Reiner’s Cultural Impact: The Movies and Quotes That Shaped America

Rob Reiner’s tragic death has left an unmistakable void in Hollywood. Across five decades, his work—from All in the Family to...

Military themed entry to 1918 Tournament of Roses (Photo from the "Tournament of Roses Number," Pasadena Star-News, January 1, 1918, Public Domain)

When Marines Beat the Army: The Epic 1918 Rose Bowl That Saved Bowl Season

With the backdrop of WWI going on, the 1918 Rose Bowl was in jeopardy. With presidential permission, it was decided that the...

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