Sgt. 1st Class Oscar M. McGrew received the Bronze Star with “V” device after the Army credited his fearless actions with saving lives during the March 1 Iranian attack that killed six Army Reserve soldiers in Kuwait.
House passage moves the Major Richard Star Act to the Senate, offering combat injured military retirees with less than 20 years of service a path to receive full retirement pay and disability compensation without the current offset.
The USS South Dakota’s entire command triad was removed after a reported grounding incident, while lawmakers are demanding answers about possible damage, crew injuries, training concerns, and why Congress waited nearly a month for notification.
Poland says the Pentagon has signaled support for a permanent American military presence, with potential sites already examined and infrastructure plans prepared. The White House is expected to make the final decision in early December.
Salvadoran troops backed a helicopter assault that destroyed a major 400 Mawozo gang headquarters near Port-au-Prince as authorities continued searching for four Salvadoran security personnel missing since an Oct. 18 ambush.
A sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier called for silence and respect after laughter was heard near Hegseth’s delegation, prompting the Pentagon to affirm that the soldier correctly reminded visitors to maintain decorum.
The Air Force could purchase up to 16,000 AV2.2 helmets under an $83.4 million contract, giving most fixed wing aviators lighter, better ventilated, and more adaptable equipment beginning in late summer 2027.
The Army is testing autonomous vehicles at Fort Benning and Fort Hood, with five companies advancing in a competition to modernize transportation, reduce routine driving duties and potentially let soldiers summon rides through an application.