Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices

The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.

Opinion

The end of the trail for the Army’s ceremonial horse units

Opinion: For many soldiers, the Army's decision to transition away from most of its ceremonial cavalry units feels like the end of an era.

Sergeant’s quick action results in receiving Soldier’s Medal

Sgt. Robert Cruz saved a man from a burning car, resulting in Soldier’s Medal — the highest U.S. Army award for acts of heroism in a non-combat situation.

Opinion

Campaign medals are for campaigns, not small-scale operations

Opinion: The appropriate medal for troops who participated in the strikes on Iranian nuclear sites is not the one a Texas congressman recently proposed.

US resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause

The defense secretary directed the pause last week to allow DOD to assess its weapons stockpiles, in a move that caught the White House by surprise.

Navy spouse sues base officials over free speech after Facebook ban

A military spouse alleges his First Amendment rights were violated when officials banned him from the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay’s Facebook page.

Opinion

It is time to recognize the GWOT combat service of all soldiers

Opinion: Failure to recognize soldiers who supported the wider GWOT operations is willful disrespect.

Trump’s tariffs may overshadow Rubio’s first official trip to Asia

Rubio is visiting Malaysia as the U.S. seeks to boost relations with Indo-Pacific nations to counter China’s growing influence in the region.

Army major faced retaliation for advocacy on water contamination

The officer is now part of a lawsuit representing active duty servicemembers subject to the water contamination.

Army updates misconduct investigations, will punish false accusations

Soldiers can now face punishment for knowingly or repeatedly submitting false or “frivolous” allegations that could start an investigation.