Pentagon codifies fitness standards across branches
The new regulations spell out testing timelines, standards for troops in combat arms specialties and guidelines for pregnancy and postpartum fitness.
By Eve Sampson
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White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy, sources say
The White House has reviewed candidates to potentially replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, Reuters reports.
By Mike Stone, Erin Banco and David Jeans, Reuters
Incidents of sexual assault, harassment continue to drop in US military, report finds
A survey found that roughly 20,500 sexual assaults occurred in the U.S. military in fiscal year 2025, down from 29,000 in fiscal year 2023.
By Patricia Kime
US soldiers, Marines test explosive drones in South Korea
Troops in Korea practiced turning drones into weapons with live ordnance last week as the Army incorporates unmanned capabilities into all formations.
By Eve Sampson
US Army general in Europe suddenly removed from command
The Army abruptly removed Lt. Gen Charles Costanza from command of V Corps.
By Eve Sampson
230 troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine have rejoined, Pentagon says
Roughly 2.7% of the thousands who left the service over the vaccine mandate have rejoined and another 7% have expressed interest in returning.
By Patricia Kime