Venezuelan fighter jets conduct ‘show of force’ near US Navy vessel
The "provocative move," as the DOD called it, comes several days after the U.S. said it struck a Venezuelan drug-carrying vessel, killing 11 on board.
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Harlem Hellfighters awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Hegseth, who recently oversaw the stripping of a base name honoring a Harlem Hellfighter, presented the award to descendants of the Harlem Hellfighters.
Pentagon-funded research aided Chinese military, House GOP report says
U.S. technological know-how is being diverted to modernize China's military, warns the report by House Republicans on the Select Committee on China.
DC sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment
The attorney general for the District of Columbia says the nation’s capital is suing the Trump administration for deploying the National Guard in the city.
Flight tests begin on US Air Force’s new ‘doomsday plane’
Flight tests for the E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Control are being held in Dayton, Ohio, aerospace firm Sierra Nevada Corp. said.
VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone
VA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.
Sen. Elizabeth Dole’s life-changing legacy for caregivers
Sen. Elizabeth Dole is this year's recipient of the Military Times Chairman's Award.
Coast Guard team led search efforts after deadly DC crash
What is usually an individual award is dedicated to the entire U.S. Coast Guard Station Washington, D.C. for their efforts during January's deadly crash.
The 1st guardian to graduate — and dominate — drill sergeant academy
Staff Sgt. Yuji Moore is the Military Times Guardian of the Year.
This Air Force WSO became an ace in showdown with Iranian drones
Capt. Carla Nava is the 2025 Airman of the Year.
Boatswain’s mate faced down pirates during Middle East deployment
Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Ahmed El Haroun is the Military Times Sailor of the Year.
Marine directed strike on Houthis in first-ever F-35C combat mission
Maj. Zachary Sessa is the Military Times Marine of the Year.
Soldier braved hypothermia, debris in nighttime water rescue
Staff Sgt. David Quay is the Military Times Soldier of the Year.
Incoming chief of naval operations sets new bar for sailor well-being
Adm. Daryl Caudle said he wants to improve housing, food and cell service, as well as reduce the number of Navy uniforms and streamline communication.
Navy reverses demotion of Rep. Ronny Jackson
This overturns a 2022 demotion that followed a scathing investigation that found major issues with his behavior while he was the top White House physician.
DC National Guard troops have orders extended through December
The main purpose is to ensure DC Guard members continue to have uninterrupted benefits and pay for a mission that seems likely to persist for months.
Army to send 101st Airborne Division soldiers to US-Mexico border
The 101st Airborne Division and 10th Mountain Division are among the units set to deploy to the border this fall.
