Trump orders National Guard troops to LA to quell immigration protests
Guard troops began arriving in L.A. Sunday on orders from President Trump in response to clashes in recent days between federal authorities and protestors.
Pentagon & Congress
‘Unite for Vets’ rally calls for Trump to abandon planned cuts at VA
Thousands of veterans gathered in Washington on Friday to rally against potential cuts to veterans services and staffing.
D-Day soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross after 81 years
Decades after Staff Sgt. William Owens' heroic actions at La Fiere Bridge, his Bronze Star was posthumously upgraded thanks to the efforts of a veteran.
Schofield soldier pleads guilty to killing, dismembering pregnant wife
As part of a plea agreement, Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson II admitted to killing his pregnant wife with a machete at their Hawaii home last summer.
Watchdog probes if aides were asked to delete Hegseth’s Signal chats
The inspector general’s investigation focuses on how information about the March 15 airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen was shared on the messaging app.
Major military conference adds health-themed summit to its annual show
The MCON 2025 is scheduled for Oct. 23-26 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Advocates lament Pentagon policies targeting women’s military service
Veterans visited congressional offices this week to deliver messages of concern over recent Pentagon moves targeting the roles of women in the military.
Trump issues travel ban, bars Afghans from entry into US
The executive order cited Afghanistan's poor vetting measures and a visa overstay rate as reasons for the ban.
Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command boss
Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich would also take over as the supreme allied commander Europe if his nomination is confirmed by the Senate.
2 veterans arrested in brazen robbery, assault at Washington base
Investigators found stockpiles of weapons, Army-issued equipment and Nazi memorabilia and literature at the pair's home.
Trump names nominees to take over Middle East, Africa commands
If confirmed, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper would be the second Navy officer to lead U.S. Central Command.
Trump’s pick for VA watchdog role promises independence, impartiality
Former Board of Veterans Appeals Chair Cheryl Mason said her work with the Trump administration should not disqualify her from a federal watchdog role.
USS Harry S. Truman returns to US after months of battling Houthis
The Truman saw continuous action for over 50 days, conducting precision airstrikes and launching missiles while under constant fire from Houthi militants.
Guam barracks conditions spur Navy-wide housing inspection
Navy Secretary John Phelan was so appalled by the barracks at Andersen Air Force Base that he ordered Marines and sailors to be moved out.
GOP plan provides $453 billion for VA programs, benefits next year
The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted.
Hegseth orders renaming of ship named for gay rights icon Harvey Milk
U.S. officials say Navy Secretary John Phelan put together a small team to rename the replenishment oiler and that a new name is expected this month.
Allvin calls Ukraine drone strikes a wake-up call for US air defense
The Air Force's top uniformed leader said that planners need to consider vulnerabilities at military sites once thought untouchable by enemy forces.
