Celebrating 250 years: The U.S. Navy, founded on October 13, 1775

The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on October 13, 1775.

Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown

President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.

White House disputes reports of new troops to middle east

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified Thursday that up to 200 troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel and will work with other international forces on the ground.

Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.

The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?

As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.

Medal of Honor recipients retrace Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase

Thirteen Medal of Honor recipients retraced the route of the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase on Tuesday, a historic event that led to the awarding of the very first Medals of Honor in 1863.

U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted

During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities.  Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown. 

Sherrill blasts Trump, Ciattarelli over ‘illegal’ release of military records

Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.

Hegseth summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting

The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.

US Army issues new appearance, uniform standards

The U.S. Army has introduced a new policy updating its grooming, appearance, and uniform standards following a comprehensive review.