He was awarded a Silver Star for a battle the US said never happened
On Aug. 11, 2025, 57 years after the battle, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced the recovery of James Henry Calfee from Lima Site 85.
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US seized survivors after latest strike on alleged drug-carrying boat
The US military carried out a sixth strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing one and leaving two survivors, sources told the AP.
‘I see ‘em. We’ll fight ‘em’: Patton’s Black Panthers
The 761st Tank Battalion’s outstanding performance in the war’s last months bore witness to Ruben Rivers' exemplary courage.
US Navy commander overseeing Venezuelan boat strikes steps down
The announcement of Adm. Alvin Holsey's departure comes less than one year after he took over as commander of U.S. Southern Command.
Trump threatens US military force in Gaza amid fragile ceasefire
President Donald Trump has threatened to use U.S. military force inside Gaza amid a fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
Buffalo chicken, Thai and Cuban food coming to the MRE lineup in 2026
Three current, low-rated meal options are going away next year.
DOD decides against privatizing service members’ household goods moves
Instead of privatizing the process for moving troops' household goods, Hegseth directed defense officials Wednesday to improve the DOD's legacy program.
Despite Taliban amnesty declaration, killings of US allies persist
Our investigation, in partnership with Lighthouse Reports, identified 110 killings of former Afghan National Defense and Security Forces troops since 2023.
Veterans of Bravo Company receive Bronze Medals 56 years after combat
More than half a century later, 14 soldiers of Bravo Company were formally awarded Bronze Star Medals for their actions in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
How a deadly game of whac-a-mole unfolded during the Battle of Ka-san
Melvin Brown fought with all he had, from a BAR to his entrenching tool.
US strikes another alleged drug-carrying boat off Venezuela coast
The strike marks the fifth deadly strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the region.
US Naval Academy midshipman dies
The 20-year-old's death is currently under investigation, the U.S. Naval Academy said.
Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops despite shutdown
President Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that troops are paid on Wednesday despite the shutdown.
Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored," its website says.
Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for
After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, game developer DICE needed a strong comeback. The new Battlefield 6 mostly delivers, our reviewer writes.
A new barracks task force aims to improve military living conditions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has formed a new “barracks task force” to improve living conditions for U.S. service members in barracks across the globe.
Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks
A judge blocked the deployment of Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing.
