This ‘Black Hawk Down’ hero is now the namesake of Fort Gordon
Fort Gordon now honors Medal of Honor recipient Gary Gordon, who gave his life during the Battle of Mogadishu.
Military History
Seven ‘Nisei’ soldiers of the 442nd posthumously receive commission
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll posthumously promoted seven second-generation Japanese American soldiers, known as Nisei, to the rank of second lieutenant.
Marine artillery shell explodes over highway during drill, police say
Shrapnel from an exploding 155mm shell damaged a police car as Marines fired rounds over a highway during a drill attended by Vice President JD Vance.
Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visit
A plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections.
Trump calls for Russia, Ukraine to ‘stop where they are’
President Trump has called for Russia and Ukraine to “stop where they are” and quit fighting after concluding talks in Washington Friday with Zelenskyy.
Netflix drops trailer for upcoming ‘Marines’ documentary
All four episodes are set to air on the service’s 250th birthday on Nov. 10.
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.
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.
