US Army

US to livestream first public execution by military firing squad since World War II, says Hegseth

Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, will be executed by firing squad, a decision Hegseth called a “no brainer” while speaking aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers his 2026 "State of the Force" address to US junior officers and enlisted leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, US, September 30, 2026.
The entrance of the U.S. Air Force Spangdahlem Air Base is seen on August 03, 2020 in Spangdahlem, Germany.

Israel warned Germany of increased risk to US military bases, senior US official says - report

A general view of a part of the mobile defence surface-to-air missile system, Patriot, before it is transported to Poland from Gnoien, Germany January 23, 2023

US sends Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar to protect oil, gas facilities - report

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth participates in a ceremony in remembrance of US military prisoners of war and those missing in action (POW/MIA) at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., US, September 18, 2026.

Hegseth to announce 20% cut in generals, admirals, ends tenure for civilians at military academies


As US leaves Iraq, Baghdad sees withdrawal as 'symbol of sovereignty' - analysis

Iraq’s depiction of the US withdrawal as leading to “sovereignty” shows how Baghdad has not valued the US role in fighting ISIS and maintaining order in the country.

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi speaks during a parliamentary session to vote in a new government headed by Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister, at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, May 14, 2026.

Iran offers up to $40,000 reward to Middle East citizens who capture, kill US soldiers - report

This is not the first time Iran has put out a bounty on US troops. In August, Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami announced a similar $30,000 reward.

US and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.

‘NAZA’ isn’t the problem. Israel is, for supporting this government – opinion

A biased film criticizing Israel is nowhere near as dangerous as a society that will reelect the leaders that failed it on October 7.

Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham pose with the Special Jury Prize for ‘NAZA’ at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in September.

US Army weighs sending support units to Southern Command amid Cuba tensions - report

Multiple US officials told CBS News anonymously that the internal message was for continued military planning around Cuba, although the message itself did not specifically mention Cuba.

An illustration of the flags of Cuba and the US, with a rift in between.

Eight sailors assigned to USS Lincoln attempted suicide, Navy Secretary tells Congress

The letter came in response to a letter from New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who called attention to the conditions aboard the aircraft carrier in August. 

The US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails toward Laem Chabang Port before docking for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, with the Pattaya skyline in backdrop, in Chonburi province, Thailand, September 2, 2026.

US deploys National Guard drone, electronic warfare brigade to the Middle East

The 116th Brigade's Mobile Brigade Combat Team blends traditional ground maneuver froces with UAS, EW and counter-UAS tools. It will be deployed amid high tensions in the Middle East

 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Staunton-based 116th Mobile Brigade Combat Team conduct force-on-force and live-fire operations June 15, 2026, during a training rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Influencer Jake Paul calls for amended US Constitution, says civilians should be able to bear RPGs

The interview came days before he and his brother, Logan, arrived in Washington on Thursday to visit the Pentagon.

Logan Paul (L) and Jake Paul (R) visit the Pentagon to speak with US troops, September 20, 2026.

Covenant emerges from stealth and unveils Anthem, a deep‑strike precision missile

The secretive start-up is emerging from stealth with more than $250 million in funding, facilities in the US, Germany, and Israel, and plans to produce as many as 5,000 long-range weapons a year

Covenant's Anthem while in flight

US withdrawal from Iraq will be watched closely by Iran-backed militias, Kurds - analysis

Iranian-backed militias and Iran have already targeted the Kurdistan region with more than 1,000 drone and missile attacks since February 2026, and it will be vulnerable if the US withdraws.

Damaged buildings after, what the security sources say, a drone struck an arms depot in an attack on the headquarters of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in which two fighters were wounded, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in the town of Dekala in Iraq's Kurdistan region March 4, 2026.

US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid reports data used to target forces in Middle East

The disclosures highlight a growing national security concern: that location data collected by the advertising industry and sold by data brokers can be used to track and target military personnel.

US troops from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division wait at Green Ramp before they head out for a deployment to the Middle East on January 4, 2020 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.