Troops Who Deployed to the US-Mexico Border Are Getting a Medal
The award is designated for troops who "encounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent hostile action."
Armed Forces
A Look at the Troops Being Sent to US-Mexico Border
More than 7,000 active-duty troops are being deployed to Texas, Arizona and California.
Northern Command Ramps Up Efforts in Hurricane's Wake
Troops from several states are clearing roads and plucking stranded civilians from wreckage left by Hurricane Michael.
Military Families Angry About Damage, Thefts During Moves
More than 100,000 people have signed an online petition demanding improvement to a system that costs $2.2 billion annually.
Military Leaders Pledge to Keep Standards High as Ranks Grow
The Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps all plan to increase their personnel levels in fiscal 2019.
Trump's Busy Christmas Eve: Calls to Troops, Talk of Santa
Trump spoke with service members in Qatar, Kuwait, Guantanamo Bay and patrolling the Strait of Hormuz.
Upcoming U.S. Troop Deployment Could Be Last for Afghanistan
The Army’s 4th Infantry Division will be sending a total of about 2,800 soldiers to Afghanistan in separate deployments this...
Lawsuit Filed to Overturn Ban on Women in Combat
Two female Army Reserve officers have sued the U.S. Department of Defense and the Army in a bid to reverse military policies...
Carter Opens All Military Jobs to Women in Historic Move
Defense Secretary Carter went against the opposition of Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford to open up all military occ...
Air Force Combat Controller Receives Silver Star for Firefight
Staff Sgt. Keaton Thiem said that he was humbled to join a long list of special tactics airmen who have received the award.
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Here's the New Light Machine Gun SOCOM Is Evaluating
The new machine gun has come a long way from the prototype that Sig unveiled at SHOT Show last year.
Space Force Offers First Peek at Camouflage Uniform
The United States Space Force has only one member so far, but it appears the service utility uniform is already well under de...
The Navy Once Called Him an ‘Unknown Negro Sailor.’ Now It’s Naming a Carrier After Him
The Navy's acting secretary is breaking with tradition to name a powerful aircraft carrier in his honor.
US Space Command Has Passed First Combat Test, Officials Say
Early warning capabilities helped protect U.S. troops on the ground.
The President's Actions Threatened US Troops, Veteran on Impeachment Team Argues
The only veteran among the House impeachment managers cited his oath to defend the Constitution.