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


Pentagon orders US military officials to cease referring to Iran conflict as Op. Epic Fury - report

According to the email, sent on August 7, military leaders were instructed to refer to the conflict as "overseas operations in the CENTCOM AOR [US Central Command Area of Responsibility]."

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

Iran targets US military bases in Kuwait with missile, drone strikes as conflict continues - report

Local sources told IRIB that a US base in Kuwait had been struck, claiming that smoke was rising from the site. Neither the US nor Kuwait have confirmed such reports.

Still from a video purporting to show an Iranian drone launch, released by Iran August 31, 2026.

Pentagon covertly puts conservative military influencers into US government positions - report

The records further showed that several of the retired officers are employed in the office of Defense Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata.

In an aerial view, the Pentagon, headquarters for the United States Defense Department is seen on August 13, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.

Iran fires missiles at US forces in Jordan, eight intercepted

"US forces in Jordan are under missile attack. The Iranians are launching a variety of different missiles at US bases in response to US strikes on Larak Island," Fox News' Trey Yingst confirmed.

Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in this screen grab from video released June 26, 2026.

US military chiefs warn Hegseth that Iran war is weakening forces needed to counter intl. threats

One person familiar with the matter told the 'Washington Post' that US military leadership believes that the war in Iran has been “too much for too long.”

US Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jets patrol the skies over the Middle East, published August 9, 2026.

Relocation of US arms from Europe may expose vulnerabilities in US global military posture - report

Some officials described the situation as “beyond critical,” with arms moved to the Middle East from stockpiles in Europe and Asia creating shortages that could take years to replenish.

Members of the US Army 7th Army Training Command stand among fixed-wing reconnaissance drones during the Saber Junction 26 combined military exercise at the US Army Joint Multinational Readiness Center on August 26, 2026, near Hohenfels, Germany.

US clears Strait of Hormuz as 50,000 troops maintain blockade of Iran, CENTCOM chief says

Nearly 1500 vessels carrying roughly 750 million barrels of crude oil have transited the strait in the past months, Cooper said, adding that this was done with the protection of US forces.

US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.

US Army to build nuclear microreactors on military bases, $2.2 billion awarded to five companies

So-called microreactors are tiny factory-built nuclear plants that developers say will be easily transported and generate up to 20 megawatts of power each.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and US Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey on board a C-17 cargo plane that transported Valar Atomics' Ward nuclear microreactor from March Air Force Base in California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah, at Hill Air Force Base.

US Army sergeant's wife deported to Honduras as Trump continues immigration crackdown

Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo "was removed from the United States" on Monday, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said in an email.

An immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent raises a finger moments after detaining a man during an immigration raid, on Sunday in Minneapolis.

US State Dept. sanctions Iranian military activities, fuel export in Operation Economic Outcast

Sanctions targeted Iranian individuals and companies that facilitated the trade of petroleum and petrochemical products with Iran or supported military action against US forces.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers remarks at the start of a ministerial meeting on political violence, at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, July 16, 2026.