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Trump says Ukraine lacks leverage. His own officials say otherwise.

May 20th: Rubio called Ukraine’s military the strongest in Europe, while Driscoll told senators the U.S. is playing catch-up with Kyiv’s Delta command network. Read more ▸

Charges grow against Army OB-GYN as victim count rises to nearly 100

May 20th: An Army gynecologist in Texas accused of sexually abusing patients is now facing mounting allegations involving nearly 100 victims. Read more ▸

Services ask defense secretary for exceptions to lax flu vaccine policy

May 20th: The services sent a "robust set of exception" requests to a new Pentagon policy allowing personnel to decide whether to get the flu shot. Read more ▸

Michael Bay slated to direct film on rescue of F-15 crew in Iran

May 20th: Less than two months after U.S. forces rescued two crew members in Iran, director Michael Bay has confirmed he will be making a movie based on the mission. Read more ▸

‘Always push forward’: President Trump addresses Coast Guard Academy Class of 2026

May 20th: President Trump spoke Wednesday in New London, Connecticut, to more than 230 commissioning officers. Read more ▸

US Marines board and redirect Iranian-flagged tanker amid ongoing blockade

May 20th: U.S. military forces have redirected 91 commercial ships and disabled four vessels during the Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Read more ▸

Official trailer for Jimmy Stewart biopic released

May 20th: A journal — discovered after Stewart's death — helped to shape the upcoming film. Read more ▸

Marines lower time-in-service requirement for sergeant promotions

May 20th: The new policy will favor merit over longevity, the service says. Read more ▸

Pentagon watchdog evaluating US military’s strikes on alleged drug boats

May 20th: The Defense Department’s inspector general initiated an evaluation into the U.S. Southern Command's protocols when attacking suspected drug boats. Read more ▸

Pentagon policy isn’t keeping pace with autonomous weapons, senators argue

May 20th: As the Trump administration seeks a massive investment in AI-driven systems, the DoD's policies on their use "lag behind," one senator said. Read more ▸

Trump reveals new details of bunker-like ballroom with drone base

May 19th: Trump said the new White House ballroom would have a drone base on the roof and a military hospital as part of the complex. Read more ▸

US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say

May 19th: The Trump administration is planning to shrink the pool of U.S. military capabilities available to assist NATO's European nations in a major crisis. Read more ▸

Toilet issues on USS Gerald R. Ford are ‘highly exaggerated,’ says CNO

May 19th: Misuse by sailors was partly to blame for challenges with the USS Gerald R. Ford’s toilets, the Chief of Naval Operations said. Read more ▸

T-38 Talon flight operations halted fleetwide amid crash investigation

May 19th: Last week, a T-38 Talon II aircraft had a "mishap" that resulted in the ejection of two pilots in Alabama. Read more ▸

Trump edges toward new strikes on Iran

May 19th: CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper told lawmakers Tuesday he's ready to "execute a broad range of contingencies" depending on how negotiations go. Read more ▸

War in pieces: Air Force wants special ops plane that can be built on the fly

May 19th: The Skyraider II, a militarized version of the AT-802 crop duster, is built to give isolated special ops teams eyes overhead and firepower on call. Read more ▸

VA hospitals earn top marks in federal review

May 19th: Roughly 78% of VA medical centers earned four or five star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this year. Read more ▸

MQ-25A Stingray cleared for deployment, says Cao

May 19th: The role of the MQ-25A is intended to provide the Carrier Air Wing with unmanned refueling, freeing up F/A-18E/F aircraft to focus on strike missions. Read more ▸

More US troop withdrawals from Europe expected, NATO commander says

May 19th: Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said Europe should "absolutely" expect additional U.S. troop withdrawals as NATO allies provide more of their own defense. Read more ▸

F/A-18 Super Hornet pilots practice touch-and-go landings — on Iwo Jima

May 19th: Since 1991, Iwo Jima, known today in Japan as Iwo To, has been the practice site of “touch-and-go” landings for pilots looking to hone their skills. Read more ▸

After 7 years, Space Force’s first paratrooper takes to the skies

May 19th: Lt. Col. Mark Natale jumped from a Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules into the Sullivan Drop Zone at Fort Carson, Colorado, on April 24. Read more ▸

Pentagon inks $500 million deal with Perennial Autonomy for counter-drone tech

May 19th: The Pentagon awarded Perennial Autonomy a $500 million contract to accelerate procurement of counter-drone technology. Read more ▸

Polish officials vent worries over scrapped US troop deployment

May 19th: “More than fifty billion dollars is the sum of the purchases that we are implementing in the United States,” Poland's defense minister noted. Read more ▸

Hegseth campaigns for congressional race, breaking with Pentagon neutrality

May 18th: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday campaigned for a congressional challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump in a move that has sparked outcry. Read more ▸

Hegseth mulls benefits fix for veterans exposed to radiation at A-bomb test site

May 18th: Civilians have received benefits for work at the Nevada test site, but Cold War-era regulations still do not allow veterans to prove they were there, too. Read more ▸

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