What we know about a downed U.S. F-15 and its crew As of Friday afternoon, neither the Pentagon nor U.S. Central Command had made any public statements about the F-15 or its crew.

What we know about a downed U.S. F-15 and its crew trib.al/zdJqNLK

Right to repair: Why the US military can’t fix much of its own equipment Restrictive purchase agreements leave troops unable to fix the expensive ships, fighter jets, and ground vehicles they depend on.

Right to repair: Why the US military can’t fix much of its own equipment trib.al/wD5bQsD

Hegseth asks top Army officer to step down The Army’s chief of staff is the latest senior military leader to be ousted during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s tenure.

Hegseth asks top Army officer to step down trib.al/JUR8Tgm

How does the Iran war end? No one in the U.S. government seems to be able to say what it will take to achieve the Trump administration’s stated objectives in Iran.

How does the Iran war end? trib.al/C7DJ0DQ

82nd Airborne Division cancels All American Week amid Iran war deployments An event honoring service members and veteran paratroopers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has been cancelled amid “competing requirements.”

82nd Airborne Division cancels All American Week amid Iran war deployments trib.al/QYN6qlh

Army 'pauses' plan to close more than 20 base museums The Army has 45 facilities in its museum network, and planned to close about half. Now congress is weighing in.

Army ‘pauses’ plan to close more than 20 base museums trib.al/r7AArWB

Infantry, artillery, other combat arms troops had highest suicide risk in 2024 A new Pentagon report found that troops in combat arms fields like infantry and artillery had higher suicide risks in 2024.

Infantry, artillery, other combat arms troops had highest suicide risk in 2024 trib.al/pbwUfM7

Here's what Marine Expeditionary Units are designed to do The units are embarked on ships and include air and ground combat elements along with logistics and command structures.

Here’s what Marine Expeditionary Units are designed to do trib.al/RmIbH9q

Troops in Qatar, UAE, 8 other regions now getting combat pay for Epic Fury The Pentagon has authorized troops in parts of the Middle East to receive special types of combat pay depending on where they are.

Troops in Qatar, UAE, 8 other regions now getting combat pay for Epic Fury trib.al/fmQHwHs

USS Gerald R. Ford’s ‘record-breaking’ deployment could last 11 months, top admiral says The USS Gerald R. Ford has taken part in operations in the Caribbean and Middle East since getting underway last June.

USS Gerald R. Ford’s ‘record-breaking’ deployment could last 11 months, top admiral says trib.al/Ez45SWt

Air Force reactivates Reaper drone squadron at Nevada base The Air Force reactivated the 42nd Attack Squadron at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, to fly overseas missions with the MQ-9 Reaper drone.

Air Force reactivates Reaper drone squadron at Nevada base trib.al/ZDokISv

Hegseth says US won't rule out deploying 'boots on the ground' for Iran war Hegseth’s comments come as soldiers with the 82nd Airborne Division and Marines continue to deploy to the Middle East

Hegseth says US won’t rule out deploying ‘boots on the ground’ for Iran war trib.al/PtsAeYd

Army approves combat patches for soldiers in Iran war zone The Army approved soldiers deployed in support of the war in Iran to wear a unit patch on their right shoulder as a combat patch.

Army approves combat patches for soldiers in Iran war zone

Marine corporal charged with stealing and selling a Javelin missile The Marine was accused of stealing the Javelin while he was at the School of Infantry-West at Camp Pendleton, California.

Marine corporal charged with stealing and selling a Javelin missile trib.al/LCFIwWW

Army investigating apparent Apache flyby of Kid Rock's home The singer posted a video on social media that appeared to show two of the Army helicopters buzzing his home outside Nashville, Tennessee.

Army investigating apparent Apache flyby of Kid Rock’s home trib.al/ch7uctC

These Marine Raider veterans are now playable characters in 'Battlefield 6' Three Marine veterans who all served together in the 1st Marine Raider Battalion are now playable characters in "Battlefield 6."

These Marine Raider veterans are now playable characters in ‘Battlefield 6’ trib.al/Vtx4MK5

Navy commissions its newest submarine, the USS Massachusetts The nuclear-power fast-attack sub is the latest in a long line of ships named for the state, but the first submarine to bear the name.

Navy commissions its newest submarine, the USS Massachusetts trib.al/Hk9BhvL

USS Tripoli, 2,200 Marines arrive in the Middle East The first of two Marine Expeditionary Units reached the region Friday as the U.S. orders a third carrier strike group into the war with Iran.

USS Tripoli, 2,200 Marines arrive in the Middle East trib.al/ZWJYpcl

FAA investigating close call between National Guard Black Hawk and a passenger jet The FAA is investigating after a California Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk flew across the path of a flight in Southern California.

FAA investigating close call between National Guard Black Hawk and a passenger jet trib.al/1N4H6yS

VA executive accused of demanding gifts in the form of cash, casino chips from contractors John Windom, who led the VA’s electronic health record modernization effort, received more than $15,000 from a group of contractors.

VA executive accused of demanding gifts in the form of cash, casino chips from contractors trib.al/ra18Ubi

Pentagon looks for vendors to supply pre-made bunkers within 30 days The Defense Department is trying to find vendors who can supply transportable bunkers that protect troops against blasts and shrapnel.

Pentagon looks for vendors to supply pre-made bunkers within 30 days trib.al/9wmRwE2

New bill could make it easier for veterans to get VA home loans, senators say Three senators are trying to get the VA to hire more home appraisers, which could speed up the home loan approval process for veterans.

New bill could make it easier for veterans to get VA home loans, senators say trib.al/Xc846cC

How Iran got the F-14 Tomcat and kept it flying for decades How Iran bought the F-14 Tomcat in the 1970s and kept it flying for decades through war, sanctions, and improvised sustainment.

How Iran got the F-14 Tomcat and kept it flying for decades trib.al/73IQRvn

Air Force tanker tore up asphalt at Alaska airport with engine test The 1,170-degree exhaust from a Air National Guard KC-46 tanker’s engines blew a 25-foot wide crater in an Alaska airport’s tarmac.

Air Force tanker tore up asphalt at Alaska airport with engine test trib.al/2b0Dobs

Army raises enlistment age to 42, removes waiver for marijuana possession The Army will now allow recruits to enlist up to age 42 and has removed a waiver requirement for those with a marijuana-related conviction.

Army raises enlistment age to 42, removes waiver for marijuana possession trib.al/CVokPQU

Soldiers must now get approval from supervisors for tuition assistance The program pays active-duty, National Guard and Reserve soldiers up to $4,500 per year for a maximum of 18 semester hours.

Soldiers must now get approval from supervisors for tuition assistance trib.al/S7SrxNW

Navy destroyer with grizzly bear battle flag pays tribute to heroic Marine The ship’s namesake, retired Marine Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Vietnam

Navy destroyer with grizzly bear battle flag pays tribute to heroic Marine trib.al/jbY3in8

Senator references Iwo Jima while pushing for US to take Kharg Island U.S. forces suffered more than 26,000 casualties at Iwo Jima, including about 6,800 killed, of which 5,931 were Marines.

Senator references Iwo Jima while pushing for US to take Kharg Island trib.al/xj0frt1

National Guard mobilized for search and rescue operations amid Hawaii floods Troops have helped rescue more than 200 people as large parts of Oahu remain drenched from flash floods in recent days.

National Guard mobilized for search and rescue operations amid Hawaii floods trib.al/fC8odwP

Army receives a new Black Hawk helicopter, pilot optional The new H-60Mx now goes to testing as the Army works to expand its autonomous and remote-controlled arsenal.

Army receives a new Black Hawk helicopter, pilot optional trib.al/SxKcMIO