In plain sight: The Pearl Harbor spy
Using simple observation, a Japanese spy in Pearl Harbor collected crucial information. His full story, however, remains hidden.
Pentagon & Congress
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats
Hegseth has defended U.S. military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.”
Army doctor accused of secretly recording patients in Texas jail
Maj. Blaine McGraw is being held in a Texas county jail “after apparently violating conditions of liberty imposed by his commander,” officials said.
Army stands up Western Hemisphere Command in major force restructure
The new command, headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, will combine U.S. Army North, U.S. Army South and Army Forces Command.
The 101st Airborne and the history of the real ‘screaming eagle’
While the bald eagle is a national emblem, the 101st’s screaming eagle insignia pays homage to a genuine war bird from the Civil War.
US raid allegedly killed undercover agent instead of IS official
A raid by U.S. forces and a Syrian group aiming to capture an Islamic State official instead reportedly killed a local man who was working to gather intel.
Don’t miss these Tricare and other health benefits deadlines
It's time for Tricare beneficiaries to review health care plans and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care.
IG finds Hegseth risked endangering Houthi mission with Signal use
The Pentagon pointed to the IG's conclusion that Hegseth had the authority to declassify the strike information as an exoneration.
Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attack
Democrats who were also briefed and saw video of the survivors being killed questioned the Trump administration’s rationale.
Navy admiral who oversaw strike on boat survivors to brief lawmakers
Discussions with Adm. Bradley, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, comes as Congress looks into the actions of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Family of man killed in US strike files human rights challenge
The family of a Colombian man has filed a formal challenge to U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats.
Medal of Honor recipients to receive larger stipends under new law
Living Medal of Honor recipients will now receive around $67,500 in annual honorarium under a new law signed Monday by President Donald Trump.
Pentagon seeks to acquire, rapidly field over 300,000 small drones
The $1 billion initiative aims to have the one-way attack drones in the hands of service members by 2028.
The Japanese American ‘draft dodgers’ of WWII
In 1944, a few hundred U.S.-born Japanese Americans defied their draft orders, citing the constitutional rights of the interned Nisei.
Bill would raise VA compensation for severely injured vets, survivors
A congressional bill would raise VA compensation for survivors and severely injured veterans, but lawmakers are sparring over its estimated cost.
Hegseth put US troops, mission at risk with Signal use, AP sources say
The Pentagon's watchdog found that Pete Hegseth put U.S. troops and their mission at risk when he used the Signal app to convey sensitive information.
US Army Recruiting Command now a 3-star level headquarters under T2COM
The command will now control everything from the initial Army brochure a new recruit sees to their completion of their basic training.
