Military.com has learned that a Navy veteran faces attempted murder charges after allegedly committing a brutal attack in Escondido, Calif., against a 69-year-old Army veteran who is a huge supporter of President Donald Trump. Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, a U.S. Navy veteran and resident of Escondido, was taken into custody…

Published May 22, 2026, 4:37 PM EDT Another handful of titles are set to leave Xbox Game Pass on May 31, with the upcoming departures including some of the best JRPGs on the service. Credit: Dominik Bošnjak / Game Rant | Source images: Xbox, Atlus / Sega Originally published by  Game Rant…

Memorial Day remembrance tends to cluster. In public memory and in public observance, it gravitates to certain conflicts and generations: World War II, Vietnam and, more recently, Iraq and Afghanistan. The ceremonies, the tributes, the coverage and the cultural weight of the day concentrate there. That is understandable. Those wars…

The Pentagon announced the Replicator Initiative with fanfare in 2023, aiming to field vast numbers of affordable, expendable drones as a strategic counter to China. However, by 2025, the program was limping along due to congressional criticism over stalled progress and the absence of a permanent institutional home or consistent funding.The Pentagon officially dissolved…

In a time when turning on the TV, checking social media, or opening email can bring either great news (“Your candidate got elected!”) or bad news (“The company regrets to inform you …”), maintaining a positive attitude can feel exhausting. A little levity can provide welcome relief during a stressful…

Pullups are among the toughest exercises in calisthenics, and as with any strength-endurance exercise, hitting a plateau is a challenge. Pullups require the strength to lift your entire body weight with your arms. Obviously, the heavier you are, the harder this exercise becomes. For those seeking to maximize pullup fitness,…

HELSINGBORG, Sweden (AP) — NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment Friday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland just weeks after ordering the same number of forces pulled out of Europe. The apparent change of mind came after weeks of statements…

Wargames are the pinnacle of strategic combat simulation in the digital space, offering the very best simulations that model military, political, or strategic operations. While many are descended from the tabletop genre of the same name, others have been more aligned with military training exercises, with a focus on realism…

Update: The Pentagon will reportedly carry out performance reviews of major U.S. defense firms and plans to make “noncompliance determinations” in the weeks ahead, The Hill and the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The reviews come on the heels of an executive order President Trump signed last month vowing closer scrutiny…

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