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December 3

Trump backs release of second Caribbean strike footage as scrutiny over ops intensifies

Trump said he supports releasing footage of second military strike on an alleged drug boat in Caribbean waters, amid growing scrutiny over operations in the region.

December 3

Why the media's Hegseth boat-strike tale fails the Pentagon reality test

Media reports conflict on Pete Hegseth's Caribbean strike orders, but war crime allegations lack evidence according to Pentagon veterans familiar with military operations.

December 2

‘Missiles detonating mere feet' away: Air Force F-16 commander earns rare Silver Star for Middle East mission

Air Force F-16 commander Lt. Col. William Parks received a Silver Star for a heroic combat mission, dodging enemy missiles while saving wingmen's lives.

December 2

Hegseth erupts over WaPo ‘fake stories,' vows to stop ‘poisoning of the American people’

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended Caribbean drug boat strikes and criticized media reports about orders to kill survivors in September operation.

December 2

Hegseth backs special ops chief's 'combat decisions' in deadly Caribbean strike ahead of classified briefing

Pete Hegseth defends military commander as Congress prepares for classified briefing on Sept. 2 Caribbean strike that killed suspected drug traffickers.

November 29

Inside NORAD’s holiday command: How the same team that tracks Santa guards North America

NORAD's Santa tracker uses military radar and satellites protecting North America to follow Santa's Christmas Eve journey in a nearly 70-year tradition.

November 25

Hegseth seeks briefing on Sen Mark Kelly 'Don't Give Up the Ship' viral video

The Department of War announced that Secretary Pete Hegseth needs an update into an inquiry on Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., by Dec. 10, after his participation in the 'Don't Give Up the Ship' video.

November 25

Inside the legal peril for Mark Kelly and fellow Democrats over the ‘illegal orders’ controversy

While the lawmakers behind the video framed the appeal as a defense of the Constitution, military legal codes make clear that refusing orders can carry devastating penalties.

November 25

Hegseth rips Mark Kelly's post about his service: 'You can’t even display your uniform correctly'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth slammed a post that Sen. Mark Kelly made about his service, saying that, "your medals are out of order and rows reversed."

November 24

Pentagon threatens to court-martial Democratic senator over 'refuse illegal orders' video

The Pentagon has launched a review into Sen. Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.), after he posted a video telling service members to “refuse illegal orders."