


Harlem Hellfighters awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Hegseth, who recently oversaw the stripping of a base name honoring a Harlem Hellfighter, presented the award to descendants of the Harlem Hellfighters.

Pentagon & Congress
Pentagon-funded research aided Chinese military, House GOP report says
U.S. technological know-how is being diverted to modernize China's military, warns the report by House Republicans on the Select Committee on China.

DC sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment
The attorney general for the District of Columbia says the nation’s capital is suing the Trump administration for deploying the National Guard in the city.

VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone
VA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.

Sen. Elizabeth Dole’s life-changing legacy for caregivers
Sen. Elizabeth Dole is this year's recipient of the Military Times Chairman's Award.

Coast Guard team led search efforts after deadly DC crash
What is usually an individual award is dedicated to the entire U.S. Coast Guard Station Washington, D.C. for their efforts during January's deadly crash.

The 1st guardian to graduate — and dominate — drill sergeant academy
Staff Sgt. Yuji Moore is the Military Times Guardian of the Year.
This Air Force WSO became an ace in showdown with Iranian drones
Capt. Carla Nava is the 2025 Airman of the Year.

Boatswain’s mate faced down pirates during Middle East deployment
Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Ahmed El Haroun is the Military Times Sailor of the Year.

Marine directed strike on Houthis in first-ever F-35C combat mission
Maj. Zachary Sessa is the Military Times Marine of the Year.

Soldier braved hypothermia, debris in nighttime water rescue
Staff Sgt. David Quay is the Military Times Soldier of the Year.

DC National Guard troops have orders extended through December
The main purpose is to ensure DC Guard members continue to have uninterrupted benefits and pay for a mission that seems likely to persist for months.

Army to send 101st Airborne Division soldiers to US-Mexico border
The 101st Airborne Division and 10th Mountain Division are among the units set to deploy to the border this fall.

Beetle Bailey turns 75: the Army’s lovable slacker marches on
Today marks the 75th anniversary of "Beetle Bailey," featuring a reluctant private who still embodies the frustrations and absurdities of military life.

Trump suggests National Guard could go into New Orleans
Trump’s latest comments came a day after he suggested that the National Guard might soon be deployed to Chicago and Baltimore.

Rubio says US military strikes on drug smugglers ‘will happen again’
Asked why the military didn't interdict the vessel and capture those on board, Trump said the strike would cause gangs to think twice about moving drugs.

Podcast ‘500 Letters to Nana’ explores 1 soldier’s personal war
Join hosts Carson and Katie as they delve through the latter's grandfather's letters to his wife, Feloma, as he serves in the Pacific War.
