Military Border Mission Strains Pentagon Budget and Troop Readiness
Military commanders face tough questions about the billion-dollar cost and reduced training time for troops deployed along the U.S.-Mexico border. The expanded operation includes controversial deportation flights and migrant detention at Guantanamo Bay.
USS Truman Aircraft Carrier Damaged in Suez Canal Collision
The USS Harry S. Truman sustained hull damage after colliding with a merchant vessel near the Suez Canal, though no injuries were reported. The Nimitz-class carrier remains operational and will head to port for repairs while maintaining air operations in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Trump Unveils Historic F35 Fighter Jet Deal with India in White House Summit
In a landmark diplomatic move, President Trump announced plans to sell advanced F-35 stealth fighters to India during PM Modi's White House visit. The deal marks a major milestone in U.S.-India defense partnership while strengthening bilateral trade relations.
EA-18G Growler Crashes in San Diego Bay, Pilots Eject Safely
A Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft crashed into San Diego Bay on Wednesday morning, with both pilots safely ejecting. Emergency teams responded to contain fuel spillage while the incident near Naval Air Station North Island remains under investigation.
Last of the Legendary Tuskegee Airmen: WWII Hero Harry Stewart Jr. Dies at 100
Harry Stewart Jr., decorated WWII combat pilot and Tuskegee Airman who broke racial barriers in military aviation, has passed away at 100. His distinguished service included 43 combat missions, three aerial victories, and a historic Top Gun competition win, though post-war discrimination prevented his dream of commercial aviation.
Guantanamo Bay Repurposed for Mass Migrant Detention as U.S. Launches Historic Deportation Operation
The White House has initiated unprecedented deportation flights to Guantanamo Bay, preparing the naval base to house up to 30,000 detained migrants. Military personnel are constructing extensive temporary facilities while ICE intensifies enforcement actions across major U.S. cities.
Pentagon Launches First Military Deportation Flight to India with Over 200 Migrants
The U.S. military has initiated its longest-range deportation flight yet, transporting 205 undocumented Indian nationals from San Antonio to Amritsar aboard a C-17 aircraft. This marks an expansion of the Pentagon's role in immigration enforcement, with India agreeing to accept verified citizens being returned.
Army Captain Among Three Black Hawk Soldiers Lost in Fatal Midair Collision
Captain Rebecca Lobach, 28, was identified as one of three soldiers aboard a Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight near Reagan National Airport. The decorated Army aviation officer's tragic loss, along with her two fellow soldiers, occurred during a routine night training mission.
Trump Pentagon Strips Gen. Milley of Security Clearance in Swift Retribution
The Pentagon has revoked former Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley's security clearance and protective detail under new Trump administration directives. The controversial move comes amid an investigation into Milley's conduct and follows his prior criticism of Trump as a 'wannabe dictator.'
Lost WWII Ranger's Remains Identified After Eight-Decade Mystery
U.S. Army Pfc. Robert L. Bryant, who vanished during Operation AVALANCHE in Italy in 1943, has finally been identified through DNA analysis and anthropological examination. The fallen Ranger's remains will be laid to rest in 2025, bringing closure to his family after 80 years.