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2026-02-14 05:40:08

US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Vessel, Killing Three

The US military conducted a second deadly strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, killing three. This brings the week's death toll to five and raises legal concerns over extrajudicial killings and due process. read more

2026-02-13 11:40:10

US Deploys Second Carrier Amid Tense Iran Nuclear Talks

The US is deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, to the Middle East. This move escalates tensions with Iran amid stalled nuclear negotiations and follows a warning from President Trump about potential military action. read more

2026-02-10 05:00:43

U.S. Pacific Strike Kills Two on Alleged Drug Vessel

The U.S. military struck a suspected drug vessel in the Pacific, killing two. This is part of a Trump administration campaign targeting narco-trafficking, which has resulted in 130 fatalities and includes seizing tankers to pressure Venezuela's oil exports. read more

2026-02-09 21:40:09

U.S. Hunts and Boards Sanctioned Tanker in Global Chase

The U.S. military boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after a prolonged chase. The action enforces a quarantine on Venezuela's oil, with seized vessels seen as funding for rebuilding that nation's industry. read more

2026-02-07 04:30:42

Pentagon Cuts Ties with Harvard Over Woke Ideology

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth ends all military training and fellowships with Harvard, labeling it "woke." This marks the Trump administration's latest escalation against the Ivy League school, alleging it promotes anti-American activism and leftist ideology. read more

2026-02-06 06:10:10

US Anti-Drug Strikes Kill 128, Face Lawsuit

The US military killed two alleged drug traffickers in a Pacific strike, raising the campaign's death toll to 128. The operation targets vessels on known routes, but faces legal challenges and a wrongful death lawsuit over its tactics. read more

2026-02-03 19:10:05

U.S. Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier

A U.S. F-35 shot down an Iranian drone that aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. The incident occurred just days before scheduled nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, escalating regional tensions. read more

2026-01-29 05:10:38

Iran Warns of Unprecedented Response to US Threat

Iran warns it will "respond like never before" to US military threats as Trump deploys an armada, citing Iran's nuclear program. Injured protesters avoid hospitals fearing arrest. China cautions against force, advocating for dialogue. read more

2026-01-26 18:20:08

U.S. Naval Armada Arrives Amid Iran Tensions

US warships, including an aircraft carrier, arrive in the Middle East amid heightened tensions. President Trump warns Iran, citing its crackdown on protesters, but states military action is not yet planned. Regional allies express reluctance to support strikes. read more

2026-01-24 11:30:39

US Deploys Carrier, Troops Amid Iran Tensions

Trump deployed a carrier group and thousands of troops to the Middle East, citing a potential response to Iran's protest crackdown. He warned of massive force but claimed Iran halted executions, which Tehran denies. read more

2026-01-24 09:40:04

U.S. Naval Buildup Sparks Iranian All-Out War Threat

Iran warns any U.S. attack will be treated as "all-out war," responding with maximum force. This follows President Trump's deployment of an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East, escalating regional tensions. read more

2026-01-24 00:10:06

U.S. Pacific Drug Strike Kills Two After Maduro Capture

The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two. This marks the first such action since the operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro earlier this month. read more

2026-01-23 23:50:04

U.S. Strike Kills Two in Pacific Drug Trafficking Operation

The US military struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two alleged narco-traffickers. Since September, over 30 such strikes have been conducted, resulting in more than 100 fatalities according to officials. read more

2025-03-28 21:10:04

US Naval Academy Drops Race Consideration in Admission Evaluation

Midshipmen at the US Naval Academy salute during the national anthem at the graduation ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland in 2023, as depicted in a photo. The academy has halted considering race in candidate evaluations, following a policy change and legal developments. read more

2025-03-28 20:50:04

Critics Slam Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Arabic Tattoo as Islamophobic

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces criticism for an Arabic tattoo on his bicep, perceived as Islamophobic. The tattoo, paired with another symbol, has sparked accusations of anti-Muslim sentiment, with calls for respect and inclusive leadership. read more

2025-02-27 17:20:05

"DOD Bans Transgender Service Members, Faces Legal Challenges"

The Pentagon is removing transgender service members and banning trans recruits after Trump's order. Service members are devastated over the ban and are challenging it in federal court. The move is deemed un-American by advocates. read more

2025-02-25 21:50:39

"Trump's Golden Dome: US Initiative for Missile Defense System"

In 2017, the US military test fires an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile at Vandenberg air force base in California. The Trump administration's Iron Dome for America missile defense initiative is now called Golden Dome, aiming to protect US skies from attacks. read more

2025-02-18 20:40:04

Judge Criticizes Trump's "Demeaning" Transgender Military Ban Language

A federal judge criticizes Trump's ban on transgender service members and pronouns as "demeaning" and "ridiculous." Judge Ana Reyes challenges the policy's discriminatory language and calls for evidence that pronoun use impacts military readiness. read more

2025-01-28 03:40:03

Trump Signs Orders Removing DEI Initiatives, Reinstating Vaccine-Refusing Troops

Cadets from US military academy in West Point, NY graduated in 2021. Trump administration issued executive orders removing diversity, equity, and inclusion from the military, reinstating troops who declined Covid vaccines, and addressing transgender troops. read more

2025-01-17 08:40:05

"Trump Inaugurated for Second Term as 47th President Amid Protests"

Members of the US military rehearsed on 12 January at the Capitol for president-elect Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration. Minutes on the event's timing, location, inauguration day schedule, security measures, international viewership details, and anticipated speeches and attendees were detailed. read more

2025-01-09 12:50:04

Combat Veteran Warns of Domestic Attacks by Military-Linked Extremists

Bishop Garrison, a decorated combat veteran leading efforts to counter extremism in the US military, warns of potential domestic attacks if the threat is not addressed. New Year's Day incidents underline the danger, with perpetrators having military ties. read more

2025-01-08 20:20:06

U.S. Marine Accused of Sexual Assault in Okinawa Incident

A U.S. Marine in Japan is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at Camp Foster, Okinawa. This incident marks the fourth sexual assault case involving U.S. military personnel in the region within a year, causing strain on the U.S.-Japanese alliance. read more

2025-01-06 21:50:04

Historic Settlement Benefits LGBTQ+ Veterans Discharged Under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

The US Department of Defense has reached a historic settlement with over 30,000 LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, allowing them to update their paperwork to remove mention of their sexuality easily. + read more

2025-01-03 00:40:03

Army Green Beret identified as Cybertruck driver in Vegas explosion

Matthew Livelsberger, the driver of the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas, has been identified as a decorated US Army soldier who served as a Green Beret. Law enforcement reported he had sustained a gunshot wound before the vehicle detonated. read more

2024-12-13 16:10:10

Trump's Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth Opposes Gay Military Service

Pete Hegseth criticized the inclusion of gay troops in the military, labeling it a 'Marxist' agenda, expressing concerns about combat readiness. He also mentioned the impact of women in combat roles, stating it erodes standards. + read more

2024-11-22 11:40:09

"Fox News Host's Extreme Views Raise Concerns About Democracy"

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, expressed in a book the potential for the US military to intervene in domestic politics. He advocated for conservative action against perceived enemies and for an "American Crusade" strategy. read more

2024-11-13 20:00:07

Pentagon Alarmed by Trump's Pick for Defense Secretary

Pentagon shocked by Trump's choice of Pete Hegseth as defense secretary in 2024, a Fox News host critical of the military. Hegseth suggests generals be purged for "woke" policies, raises questions on diversity. Concerns arise over his managerial inexperience. read more

2024-11-13 11:10:04

Controversy Erupts Over Defense Secretary Pick's Remarks on Women in Combat

Trump's new defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, claims men are more capable than women for combat roles in the US military, stating that women in combat haven't increased effectiveness but rather complicated it. This viewpoint counters the 2015 inclusion of women in all military occupations. read more

2024-11-12 22:20:09

Senator Tuberville's Controversial Military Comments Spark Debate and Criticism

Senator Tommy Tuberville criticizes the US military, stating they "couldn’t beat anyone right now," and advocates for building it up despite freezing service member promotions due to opposing the Pentagon’s abortion policy, emphasizing support for Israel and skepticism towards Ukraine. read more

2024-11-08 23:10:09

US Army Major Jonathan J Batt Accused of Serial Sexual Assault

A US army major, Jonathan J Batt, faces rape and sexual assault charges involving 20 victims spanning three years, with most incidents occurring in Washington DC. Batt, assigned to Crystal City, Virginia, awaits trial following accusations that include multiple specifications of sexual abuse. read more

2024-11-01 12:40:07

US Military Members Seek Conscientious Objector Status Over Gaza Conflict

Joy Metzler, a US air force officer, turned conscientious objector due to moral opposition to US support for Israel, leading a small but increasing number of military members to reconsider their service during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. read more

2024-09-23 16:00:04

America Faces Growing Threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea

America faces a significant war threat for the first time in nearly a century, with concerns about military readiness against rising threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The bipartisan commission urges increased defense spending and modernization. read more

2024-09-03 15:50:04

Former National Guard Member Tim Walz Faces Criticism Over Service

Tim Walz's former National Guard colleagues criticize him as a "habitual liar" on a conservative commentator's show, slamming his decision to leave the Guard before deployment to Iraq in 2005. read more

2024-09-03 14:20:03

Fred Trump III Criticizes Uncle Donald Trump's Military Attitude

Donald Trump's nephew criticizes his lack of care for US military members, questioning why some still support him. The former president faces backlash over a controversial visit to Arlington cemetery. Trump III reiterates his uncle's disrespectful behavior towards fallen soldiers. read more

2024-09-02 23:10:04

US Service Members Attacked in Turkey: Anti-American Group Assault borderSide of USS Wasp in İzmir

Two US service members were attacked by a Turkish youth group in İzmir, Turkey, while on board the USS Wasp. The attackers were members of the Turkish Youth Union. The service members were unharmed, and 15 suspects have been arrested. read more

2024-08-31 16:10:05

Joint US-Iraqi Raid Kills 15 ISIS Operatives in Western Iraq

US and Iraq conduct a joint raid in Western Iraq, killing 15 ISIS operatives armed with weapons and explosive belts, leaving 7 American troops wounded but stable. The operation aimed to disrupt ISIS attacks on Iraqi civilians and US allies. No civilian casualties reported. read more

2024-08-21 20:10:04

US Military Invests $20 Million in North America's First Cobalt Refinery

The US military is investing $20 million in a cobalt refinery in Ontario, Canada, aiming to diversify the cobalt supply chain away from China. The Pentagon grant will help build North America's first cobalt sulfate refinery, supporting defense and commercial needs. read more

2024-08-06 05:50:04

Rocket Attack at al-Asad Airbase Raises Middle East Tensions

A rocket attack on the al-Asad airbase in Iraq reportedly wounded five US soldiers amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after the killings of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. The US is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict. read more

2024-07-17 20:00:05

The US military-built pier for transporting aid to Gaza will be dismantled due to weather and security issues. The mission, which delivered close to 20 million pounds of supplies, faced challenges. Israel plans to use Ashdod port instead. read more