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US, Colombian troops kick off exercise amid the Pentagon’s Western Hemisphere pivot

Hundreds of American and Colombian troops kicked off a sprawling military exercise in Colombia this week as the U.S. military sharpens its focus on the Western Hemisphere.
Army honors soldiers who faced down Fort Stewart gunman

Acting Secretary of the Army Adam Telle and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Christopher LaNeve presented awards to eight of the soldiers who in 2025 subdued a Fort Stewart shooter.
Fort Hood shooting victims not memorialized among Global War on Terror casualties

They received Purple Hearts, but the deaths and injuries are not considered combat related.
Congressman calls for tougher Pentagon oversight in bid for committee chair

In his bid to reclaim chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith called for greater scrutiny of the Trump administration’s military operations abroad.

AUSA Annual 2026 Coverage

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2025 PCS Guide

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2025 Benefits Guide

Learn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2025.

Final 8 sailors identified from 1945 USS Indianapolis sinking

Eighty-one years after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, the last eight men whose fates remained unclear on that catastrophic evening have been identified.

Neros to expand domestic drone production with $450M Pentagon loan

The company is a frontrunner in a Defense Department competition to find the best quality, most affordable small drone for combat.
October surge in hiring lowers veterans’ unemployment to 2.7%

The jobless rate for veterans fell to a stunning 2.7% in October as employers added 165,000 hires.
Judge stops construction of arch at Arlington National Cemetery as key committee votes to approve

Within an hour after a federal commission approved construction of a 250-foot arch Thursday, a federal judge blocked any work from starting,

Shield AI to acquire radar maker Echodyne to bust drones

Shield AI’s CEO said the purchase of Echodyne supports the company’s aim to branch into different areas of unmanned systems.

Drones incoming! New innovations on offer in UAS tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.10.26

New drone innovations are highlighted in Part 2 of our Business of Defense series. Plus, a sneak peek into a new Smithsonian military aviation exhibit, and tips to avoid scams.