New Army fitness test announced: Here's what soldiers must complete

The U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs and no longer includes the "yeet." Here's what to know.

Hegseth used 2nd Signal chat to share Yemen strike details, NYT reports

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing renewed scrutiny after The New York Times reported he created a second Signal chat group.

Musk’s SpaceX frontrunner to build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system: report

Reuters reports Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril are top contenders to build satellite tracking layers for Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system—a project to intercept missiles from space.

Trump birthday military parade reportedly in early stages

A military parade to celebrate President Donald Trump’s birthday is reportedly in the works. It's a long-held dream that the president tried to make happen in his first term. 

Some veterans fear cuts to Social Security could deeply impact their lives
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Some Bay Area veterans are concerned President Donald Trump could reduce the benefits they currently receive from Social Security. Such cuts could leave at least one Peninsula resident with no way to afford his monthly mortgage.

Pentagon to investigate Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app to plan Houthi strike

The Pentagon’s acting inspector general will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal app to coordinate strike plans against Houthi militants, raising security and records concerns.

4th Fort Stewart soldier killed in Lithuania identified

The U.S. Army has officially identified the fourth soldier from Fort Stewart in Georgia killed during a tragic military accident in Lithuania.

Army confirms 3 of the 4 missing soldiers in Lithuania are dead

Three American soldiers were declared deceased on Monday after crews in Lithuania retrieved the M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle they were traveling in, which sank in a swamp last week.

Was classified info shared on Signal? Senators, judge demand answers

Lawmakers are demanding answers after Trump-era officials used the Signal app to discuss military strikes. A federal judge has ordered preservation of messages amid concerns over potential classified leaks.

'The Atlantic' publishes Signal group chat that shared attack plans

The Atlantic has released excerpts of the Signal group chat that top U.S. security officials used to discuss plans for the military to attack the Houthis in Yemen. A journalist was included in the chat.

4 missing US soldiers were killed training accident in Lithuania, NATO confirms

Four U.S. soldiers who went missing during a training exercise in Lithuania have been confirmed dead, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reported Wednesday.

Now vs. then: What Trump officials have said about classified information

President Trump has downplayed the use of a Signal group chat to discuss military attack plans, but he had plenty to say when Hillary Clinton used a private email server.

Trump officials reportedly texted war plans in group chat that included magazine editor

Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg said the material in the text chain “contained operational details of forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen.

Boeing to build F-47, Air Force's future fighter jet, Trump says

The F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance, or NGAD, is a manned jet that will help future drone aircraft penetrate the air defenses of China and any other potential foes.