US strike kills senior ISIS leader in Syria, CENTCOM says

U.S. Central Command announced that a June 19 airstrike in northwest Syria killed senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorist threats.

New Air Force One delivered to Joint Base Andrews

The plane still has to complete its commissioning flights, and will help " relieve pressure" on the currently fleet, which has been in operation since the George H.W. Bush administration.

President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).

Edwards Air Force Base releases names of 8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash

Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight victims killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a radar modernization test flight on Monday.

Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Kern County, 8 presumed dead: Officials

A military jet carrying eight people crashed upon takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, officials said. Officials fear the incident was “not survivable" for those who were on that jet.

US-Iran war ends: How peace deal impacts Strait of Hormuz, nuclear program

The United States and Iran officially reached a peace accord on Sunday and all military operations between the two nations will end immediately.

Trump says Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday: What we know

A deal to end the Iran war could be imminent as the U.S. and Tehran both show signs that an agreement could be signed in the coming days. However, the two sides gave differing answers about when it would happen. 

US strike kills 'infamous' Tren de Aragua gang leader, Trump says

A U.S. military strike has killed “the infamous leader" of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, President Donald Trump said Friday night.

US-Iran tensions rise after new airstrikes as ceasefire faces more strain
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The U.S. and Iran exchanged new military strikes after an Iranian drone downed a U.S. Army helicopter, raising questions about whether a fragile ceasefire and broader peace efforts can hold.

US Army helicopter goes down near Strait of Hormuz
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A U.S. Army Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz overnight, but both crew members were rescued safely as tensions continue to rise between the U.S., Iran and regional proxy groups.

Hegseth appears to use D-Day speech to talk about immigration

In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.

US Army soldier dies during training exercise in Iraq

A U.S. Army soldier was killed during a training exercise at an air base in Iraq, military officials confirmed.

Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules

An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.

Iran latest: US fires missile at cargo ship for trying to breach Iranian port blockade

The fate of Iran peace negotiations remains unknown as President Donald Trump has yet to announce publicly if the United States will agree to the current ceasefire deal on the table.

Iran latest: Nuclear issues remain unresolved as Trump weighs peace deal

The U.S. and Iran have been negotiating a framework for weeks to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the talks haven't yet satisfied President Trump's "redlines" to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.

‘Field of the Fallen’ in Cary honors Illinois service members killed in war
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Hundreds of flags filled a field in Cary this Memorial Day weekend as veterans, volunteers and families honored Illinois service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Chicago area, nation honor fallen service members on Memorial Day
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Communities across the Chicago area — and in Washington, D.C. — marked Memorial Day with parades, ceremonies and tributes honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.