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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.— Cape Canaveral Space Force Station will get new defenses against small drones in coming weeks, part of a “whole-of-government” effort to better protect the nation’s spaceports as the White House pushes for hundreds more launches per year.The new gear will come from Joint Interagency Task Force 401,…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed leaders and representatives from seven regional countries for talks on deepening cooperation on Friday, as overnight Russian strikes in multiple regions sparked fires and caused several deaths and injuries. The inaugural summit of the so-called “Carpathian Eight” brings together Ukraine, Romania,…
A pilot safely ejected from a crashing F-16 Fighting Falcon on Thursday in Grand Traverse County, Mich. The jet, part of the 149th Fighter Wing of the Texas Air National Guard, was “on a routine training mission from the Air National Guard’s Combat Readiness Training Center, in Alpena” during the…
A West Virginia man already serving life in prison for murdering his wife pleaded guilty to defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of more than $354,000 by falsely claiming he had post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the Justice Department. Zachary Hess Dawson, 39, currently an inmate at the Mount…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has rolled out formal guidance for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 and older, a policy that leaves out women for now and faces questions from medical experts about the need and efficacy of such a program. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in…
PRAGUE (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to NATO renewed his country’s criticism of the Czech Republic on Friday, saying it had failed to spend enough on defense. “It is disappointing to see that it has not made more progress towards meeting the Hague Defense Commitment,” Matthew Whitaker told a defense…
Dan Driscoll resigned as secretary of the Army on Aug. 31, 2026. His departure leaves the Army without a Senate-confirmed civilian leader six months into the war with Iran, its busiest period since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Driscoll’s resignation was reportedly motivated, at least in part, by his frustration with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Earlier…
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued new guidance to prevent and respond to sexual assaults. The service on Thursday released its Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) Action Plan, building on a plan initially introduced last March to combat sexual assault through specific actions and strategic objectives, including assigning leads…
Warning: This story contains mentions of suicide. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun quietly firing recruits it hired during last year’s rapid expansion, reportedly including a Marine reservist and father of two who died by suicide days after being told he would lose the job, according to an…
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Logan Beach of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and his wife, Kaylin, had a problem. It was the afternoon of September 6, the second day of Kentucky’s archery season. The couple was hunting the same ridge from different trees 16 yards apart, Kaylin with her recurve and Logan with a Prime Divide…
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland—The advance of Chinese and Russian anti-satellite capabilities led the United States to admit it has weapons in space, the Space Force’s top officer said on Tuesday, adding context to Monday’s bombshell revelation by the Air Force secretary.Deterrence remains the Space Force’s goal, but the service will pursue…
A Republican lawmaker has forced a House vote this week to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, a vocal critic of his party’s policies who earlier this year lost his GOP primary when President Donald Trump endorsed his opponent, read the…
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Headed to MEPS soon? It’s completely normal to feel a mix of excitement and pre-test nerves before your processing day. From early-morning medical checks and the ASVAB to sitting down with a counselor to lock in your military career, MEPS sets the stage for your entire enlistment. To help you…
Did you know that you could earn a signing bonus simply by shipping out to basic training quickly? When you enlist, you are also eligible for GI Bill education benefits. Learn more about some of the incentives and benefits of military enlistment below. Tip: Always ask about bonuses. Not all…
A U.S. Army veteran has claimed Department for Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits errors left him struggling without benefits he was entitled to, leading to $43,000 in “overpayment” debt. Army veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable are entitled to a comprehensive suite of VA benefits, including education assistance, home loan…
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Roughly 90 U.S. Navy sailors from USS Kearsage reportedly saw their cars towed from Naval Station Norfolk, Va., after they spent 10 days at sea. The USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship of the United States Navy. It is designed to transport and deploy elements of a…
Summer is an unbeatable time of year for trail cameras in the whitetail woods. Deer are calm, movement is consistent, and patterns are easy to find. Unfortunately, the easy living of summer never lasts. Every year, nose-diving camera feeds make hunters across the country question everything in the critical weeks…
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, officials said Tuesday, the day after the head of the alliance said strikes close to its territory would only increase its support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s full-scale invasion. Military officials in…
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