The Air Force plans more than 6,000 annual operations across four Northern Mariana Islands airfields, adding temporary infrastructure and up to 1,000 personnel per location as it expands distributed training under its Agile Combat Employment strategy.
Veterans groups and Democrats condemned House Republicans after a Veterans Day voice vote advanced a sprawling package that changes sleep apnea and tinnitus ratings while expanding compensation for combat wounded veterans.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly praised and decorated Specialist Thomas Iglesias after the Tomb sentinel demanded silence from his visiting group, backing the soldier’s enforcement of strict standards at Arlington National Cemetery.
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.
Surveillance footage captured the terrifying moment a Brooklyn apartment wall collapsed around a mother and her two children. Eight people were killed, 18 were injured, and the FDNY confirmed its search uncovered no further victims.