Military flu shots mandatory again after 300 people get sick at boot camp: report

The Pentagon is once again making flu shots mandatory for military recruits, just two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said they’d be optional.

US strike kills senior ISIS leader in Syria, CENTCOM says

U.S. Central Command announced that a June 19 airstrike in northwest Syria killed senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorist threats.

New Air Force One delivered to Joint Base Andrews

The plane still has to complete its commissioning flights, and will help " relieve pressure" on the currently fleet, which has been in operation since the George H.W. Bush administration.

President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).

Edwards Air Force Base releases names of 8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash

Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight victims killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a radar modernization test flight on Monday.

VA launches new program to help veterans struggling with home loans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officially launched a new program designed to help prevent veterans from losing their homes.

Vance details Iran deal as Trump attends G7 in France
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We are getting the latest this Monday after a busy weekend in the Middle East saw the United States and Iran reach an agreement Sunday that reportedly ends all hostilities between the two nations. We have also heard reports that the deal is expected to allow commercial ships to once again traverse the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as Iran's Supreme National Security Council released a statement that said military operations in multiple areas will cease "immediately and permanently" starting Sunday night. 

Update after 8 people reportedly killed in B-52 crash
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We are learning more this Monday after a military jet carrying eight people crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California according to authorities. Military officials said the crash involving an Air Force B-52 happened shortly after takeoff in a remote area. Aerial images from SkyFOX showed fire crews at the scene and a plume of smoke on the runway. According to our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles, the cause of the crash is under investigation and the names of the people who were on the aircraft have not yet been released. 

The B-52 Stratofortress is as massive as its contribution to the Air Force

Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.

Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Kern County, 8 presumed dead: Officials

A military jet carrying eight people crashed upon takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, officials said. Officials fear the incident was “not survivable" for those who were on that jet.

US strike kills 'infamous' Tren de Aragua gang leader, Trump says

A U.S. military strike has killed “the infamous leader" of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, President Donald Trump said Friday night.

Trump orders military to accelerate use of artificial intelligence

President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.

US Army soldier dies during training exercise in Iraq

A U.S. Army soldier was killed during a training exercise at an air base in Iraq, military officials confirmed.

Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules

An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.

Three killed in latest US strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday against a vessel it accused of drug-smuggling operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men.

Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7B contract to cut costs

The Pentagon’s recent technology agreement with Microsoft will enhance military digital systems and cloud capabilities.