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Trump order aims to rebrand Defense Department as Department of War

Sep 05th: The order comes as some of President Trump's closest supporters on Capitol Hill proposed legislation that would codify the new name into law. Read more ▸

Troops will be drug tested for psychedelic mushroom use, Pentagon says

Sep 05th: Psilocin will be added to drug testing panels for service members as of Oct. 1, according to a Pentagon memo. Read more ▸

Georgia to send National Guard troops to DC

Sep 05th: Gov. Brian Kemp said he will mobilize roughly 300 troops to take part in Trump’s D.C. operation to relieve soldiers from elsewhere who deployed earlier. Read more ▸

Venezuelan fighter jets conduct ‘show of force’ near US Navy vessel

Sep 05th: The "provocative move," as the DOD called it, comes several days after the U.S. said it struck a Venezuelan drug-carrying vessel, killing 11 on board. Read more ▸

Harlem Hellfighters awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Sep 05th: Hegseth, who recently oversaw the stripping of a base name honoring a Harlem Hellfighter, presented the award to descendants of the Harlem Hellfighters. Read more ▸

Pentagon-funded research aided Chinese military, House GOP report says

Sep 05th: U.S. technological know-how is being diverted to modernize China's military, warns the report by House Republicans on the Select Committee on China. Read more ▸

Trump will seek ‘Department of War’ rebrand for Pentagon

Sep 04th: President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War. Read more ▸

DC sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment

Sep 04th: The attorney general for the District of Columbia says the nation’s capital is suing the Trump administration for deploying the National Guard in the city. Read more ▸

Flight tests begin on US Air Force’s new ‘doomsday plane’

Sep 04th: Flight tests for the E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Control are being held in Dayton, Ohio, aerospace firm Sierra Nevada Corp. said. Read more ▸

Trump’s 2-week deadline for Russia to start peace talks comes and goes

Sep 04th: The two-week deadline that President Donald Trump gave Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a peace deal with Ukraine ended Thursday. Read more ▸

VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone

Sep 04th: VA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised. Read more ▸

Army undermines holistic health program with poor nutrition

Sep 04th: Without measured improvement in food landscapes, the Army will continue to fund performance training while feeding a system that undermines it. Read more ▸

Sen. Elizabeth Dole’s life-changing legacy for caregivers

Sep 04th: Sen. Elizabeth Dole is this year's recipient of the Military Times Chairman's Award. Read more ▸

Coast Guard team led search efforts after deadly DC crash

Sep 04th: What is usually an individual award is dedicated to the entire U.S. Coast Guard Station Washington, D.C. for their efforts during January's deadly crash. Read more ▸

The 1st guardian to graduate — and dominate — drill sergeant academy

Sep 04th: Staff Sgt. Yuji Moore is the Military Times Guardian of the Year. Read more ▸

This Air Force WSO became an ace in showdown with Iranian drones

Sep 04th: Capt. Carla Nava is the 2025 Airman of the Year. Read more ▸

Boatswain’s mate faced down pirates during Middle East deployment

Sep 04th: Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Ahmed El Haroun is the Military Times Sailor of the Year. Read more ▸

Marine directed strike on Houthis in first-ever F-35C combat mission

Sep 04th: Maj. Zachary Sessa is the Military Times Marine of the Year. Read more ▸

Soldier braved hypothermia, debris in nighttime water rescue

Sep 04th: Staff Sgt. David Quay is the Military Times Soldier of the Year. Read more ▸

VA could save millions by tracking medical gear better, study finds

Sep 04th: Nearly 10% of reusable medical equipment in VA hospitals is either missing or unneeded, a department watchdog report says. Read more ▸

Incoming chief of naval operations sets new bar for sailor well-being

Sep 04th: Adm. Daryl Caudle said he wants to improve housing, food and cell service, as well as reduce the number of Navy uniforms and streamline communication. Read more ▸

Navy reverses demotion of Rep. Ronny Jackson

Sep 04th: This overturns a 2022 demotion that followed a scathing investigation that found major issues with his behavior while he was the top White House physician. Read more ▸

DC National Guard troops have orders extended through December

Sep 04th: The main purpose is to ensure DC Guard members continue to have uninterrupted benefits and pay for a mission that seems likely to persist for months. Read more ▸

Army to send 101st Airborne Division soldiers to US-Mexico border

Sep 04th: The 101st Airborne Division and 10th Mountain Division are among the units set to deploy to the border this fall. Read more ▸

Beetle Bailey turns 75: the Army’s lovable slacker marches on

Sep 04th: Today marks the 75th anniversary of "Beetle Bailey," featuring a reluctant private who still embodies the frustrations and absurdities of military life. Read more ▸

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