Climate Change, Terrorism Top List of Challenges Facing US Military The list is a departure from last year's, which did not list challenges specific to the climate or environment.
Pence Hails Terrorist Takedowns, Harris Raises Russian Bounties in Veep Debate While much of the discussion focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, the candidates also veered into national security and defense.
In Major Shift, Army to Shut Down Asymmetric Warfare Group and Rapid Equipping Force The U.S. Army announced that it is shutting down two of the specialized organizations it stood up after the 9/11 attacks.
Bradley Fighting Vehicles Sent to Protect US Troops in Syria The nature of the new threat posed by ISIS that triggered this U.S. response was not described.
It's Official: White House to Award First Medal of Honor for Heroism in Fight Against ISIS It's Official: Sgt. Maj. Thomas "Patrick" Payne will receive the Medal of Honor Sept. 11 at the White House.
US Patrol Under Attack in Syria Returns Fire Officials denied reports that the U.S. conducted an airstrike in support of the patrol.
Taliban Fighters Are Reportedly Using Anti-Tank Missiles to Down Afghan Helicopters The proliferation of anti-tank missiles among terror organizations across the Middle East has become a growing concern.
New Stories About Russian Bounties on US Troops Raise Even More Questions As this story has evolved, there has been a subtle but important shift in the main actor.
US Soldier Charged with Planning Deadly Ambush on His Army Unit, DOJ Says Melzer allegedly sent information about his unit's location and movements to members of the Order of the Nine Angles.
Sailors and Marines Receive Heroism Medals, Purple Hearts for Pensacola Attack The Navy has recognized 16 people whose heroic actions saved lives during a terrorist attack on a Florida military base.
One Detainee Killed and 2 Others Critically Injured in Dallas ICE Facility, Homeland Security Says A shooter with a rifle opened fire from a nearby roof onto a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas on...
Pentagon Adds Exemptions to Requirement for All Troops to Get the Flu Shot The Pentagon has stepped back from the policy that requires all troops to get the flu shot every year by introducing...
Travis Decker, Man Accused of Killing His Daughters, Is Dead, US Marshals Service Reportedly Says The hunt for Travis Decker, an Army veteran accused of killing his three young daughters near Leavenworth, Washington, could...
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Trying to Board Camp Pendleton Helicopter with Lit Flare A civilian holding a lit flare tried to board a Marine Corps helicopter while the aircraft was sitting on a Camp Pendleton...
Hegseth Abruptly Summons Top Military Commanders to a Meeting in Virginia Next Week The directive did not offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their...