Iraq keeping some US military advisers due to IS threat in Syria
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that developments in Syria required keeping 250 to 350 advisers at the Ain al-Asad base.
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Army to evaluate new 2-in-1 all-weather jacket from Gore
The design of the jacket could make it a lighter, pack-friendly replacement for the Army’s Level III high-loft fleece and Level IV wind jackets.
Army counterintelligence agents to get enhanced arrest powers
Civilian special agents will receive enhanced authorities to conduct searches, execute warrants and make arrests outside of military bases.
US returning survivors of strike to home countries, Trump says
Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed that one of the survivors of the U.S. military strike was returned to Colombia.
Army NCO working group focusing on frequency of moves at large bases
An Army working group is looking at whether some soldiers at large installations and in certain MOSs ought to be able to stay longer at the installation.
Why the Army may need a specialized counter-drone MOS
Should counter-drone skills be taught across the U.S. Army? Or should C-UAS be assigned to specialists? One Army officer argues the Army needs a C-UAS MOS.
Army engineers to integrate unmanned DARPA vehicle to clear mines
Soldiers are slated to use the 12-ton unmanned vehicle in a mine-clearing demonstration later this month.
This ‘Black Hawk Down’ hero is now the namesake of Fort Gordon
Fort Gordon now honors Medal of Honor recipient Gary Gordon, who gave his life during the Battle of Mogadishu.
Seven ‘Nisei’ soldiers of the 442nd posthumously receive commission
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll posthumously promoted seven second-generation Japanese American soldiers, known as Nisei, to the rank of second lieutenant.
Marine artillery shell explodes over highway during drill, police say
Shrapnel from an exploding 155mm shell damaged a police car as Marines fired rounds over a highway during a drill attended by Vice President JD Vance.
Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visit
A plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections.
Trump calls for Russia, Ukraine to ‘stop where they are’
President Trump has called for Russia and Ukraine to “stop where they are” and quit fighting after concluding talks in Washington Friday with Zelenskyy.
Air Force Academy alumni board withdraws motions to honor Charlie Kirk
The decision came after several hundred academy graduates and family members contacted the alumni group to share their opinions on the motions.
Fort Carson soldier allegedly stabs police dog during DV check
The attack left the K-9 in critical condition and led to the removal of one of his legs. He was stable Friday and expected to survive.
US Air Force scraps plan for new capabilities command
The Integrated Capabilities Command was a priority for retiring Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, but will now be folded into Air Force Futures.
Netflix drops trailer for upcoming ‘Marines’ documentary
All four episodes are set to air on the service’s 250th birthday on Nov. 10.
He was awarded a Silver Star for a battle the US said never happened
On Aug. 11, 2025, 57 years after the battle, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced the recovery of James Henry Calfee from Lima Site 85.
