Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdown
While large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.
Military History
The most dangerous gravesite in the US resides in Arlington Cemetery
Richard McKinley was one of three men killed in America's first nuclear accident.
US to deploy USS Gerald R. Ford to Latin America
The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, in the latest escalation and buildup of military forces in the region.
Shots fired after truck rams into California Coast Guard base
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says the driver was wounded in the stomach Thursday night and was being held for a mental health evaluation.
Latest US strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 6, Hegseth says
It's the 10th strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs, with Hegseth blaming the Tren de Aragua gang for operating the vessel in the Caribbean.
Angel’s Glow: The glowing bacteria that saved soldier lives at Shiloh
Dubbed the "Angel's Glow" by Civil War soldiers doctors reported that those with glowing wounds had lower infection rates and healed much faster.
Why Army logistics need to think like combat units to survive drones
On a drone battlefield, supply units must train for survivability and move like maneuver formations, an Army officer argues.
How a WWII vet created one of the most beloved comic strip characters
When Charles M. Schulz came up with the concept of Snoopy, he recalled the tragic loss of his mother as he was leaving to go to war.
‘Outcast’: the recruiting scandal that followed one soldier for years
A now-discredited Army investigation led to a black mark against an Army intelligence officer, despite him never being arrested, The War Horse reports.
Thousands of vets saddled with false criminal histories, lawsuit says
A Texas mom and National Guard member is suing the Army to clear her name — and upend the military justice system, The War Horse reports.
How the Army could customize tanks for future urban warfare
Is it time for the U.S. Army to develop a specialized tank for urban warfare?
Soldier enlistments to be extended by 45 days because of shutdown
Soldiers scheduled to transition out of the Army during the government shutdown will now see their service extended for 45 days.
The Army yearns for the mines, reopens WWII-era critical mineral site
A gold mine in Idaho that once churned out critical minerals for the U.S. “Arsenal of Democracy” during WWII has been resurrected in a new Army initiative.
Should the Army bring back the Pentomic Division?
Decades after the Army abandoned the Pentomic concept, a defense expert argues such a concept may provide a solution to the battlefield problems of today.
Army sergeant dies from wounds in vehicle training accident
The sergeant enlisted in the Army in 2021 and was a graduate of the Army Basic Leader Course.
Army scales back eligibility for Future Soldier Prep Course
The Future Soldier Preparatory Course, a cornerstone of the Army’s recent recruiting gains, is set to narrow its eligibility criteria.
Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials speak with Congress
The change appears to be part of a broader effort by Hegseth to exert tighter control over what the department communicates to the outside world.
