Why the bar scene in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is more than just nostalgia
The bar scene, while nostalgic, functions as a crucial pivot point that sets up character arcs, thematic depth and emotional stakes.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."
By Jen Judson
Army veteran charged with killing a homeless man, attacking another
Karl P. Loucks allegedly pepper-sprayed a homeless man and got into a confrontation with him before fatally shooting him in Memphis.
By Adrian Sainz
Names of soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash added to memorial wall
Five soldiers' names were added to a memorial wall honoring fallen U.S. Army Special Operations Command soldiers at Fort Liberty.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Aid on its way to US-led Gaza pier, but delivery is unclear
The first aid ship bound for the floating pier has departed even though the U.S. military has not yet installed the pier off the Gaza coastline.
US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimates
The U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Navy ship underway for Gaza pier mission suffers fire, returns to US
The cargo ship 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo suffered a fire in its engine room Thursday, forcing it to return to Florida, the Navy said.
How Patriot proved itself in Ukraine and secured a fresh future
What might have looked like an aging system not long ago now appears to be a workhorse that could be used for years to come.
By Jen Judson
Kill the zombies: Army on mission to make soldiers better writers
How well do you think the Army’s Field Manual 3-0 scored on an ease of reading test?
Islamic Resistance in Iraq blamed for fatal drone attack on US troops
Sunday's drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
A third ‘Top Gun’ movie is in the works
Paramount recently announced it reached a deal for “Top Gun 3.”
By Sarah Sicard
1st Armored Division’s best paralegal just wanted to shoot a tank, OK?
Pfc. Richard Zheng had a simple request.
By Davis Winkie