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May 23

Misplaced antenna caused military controllers to lose contact with Black Hawk near DCA: report

A temporary control tower error caused an Army helicopter to lose contact, prompting two commercial planes to perform go-arounds at DCA.

May 23

Army unveils new fitness test with tougher standards — could you pass it?

The U.S. Army introduces a new Army Fitness Test (AFT) emphasizing combat readiness and holistic fitness, replacing the previous ACFT with updated scoring standards.

May 21

SECRETARY OF THE ARMY DAN DRISCOLL: Army unveils modernization plan because, ‘No lobbyist ever won a war'

If the Army is going to be ready for the next war, the Trump modernization plan is essential. It aims to cut bureaucracy, enhance innovation and embrace new tech.

May 9, 2025

Pete Hegseth directs military academies that all future admissions will be based solely on merit

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday said that going forward admissions to military academies will be based exclusively on merit and race, sex and ethnicity will not be considered.

May 5, 2025

Army pauses helicopter training flights around Pentagon after 2 disruptions to commercial flights last week

The Army paused helicopter training flights in and around the Pentagon after two commercial flights performed "go-arounds" to avoid an Army Black Hawk last week.

May 4, 2025

White House celebrates ‘Star Wars Day’ with AI image of muscular Trump wielding a lightsaber

In honor of Star Wars Day, the White House posted an AI picture of President Trump holding a red lightsaber while wearing a Jedi robe and donning a ripped physique.

May 2, 2025

Trump to host military parade to celebrate Army's 250th birthday, honor active-duty service members, veterans

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump will host a military parade in June to honor military veterans and active-duty service members and commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.

May 1, 2025

Hegseth orders sweeping Army overhaul and consolidation aimed at countering China and Golden Dome capabilities

Hegseth has launched major Army reforms to counter China, expand space and missile defenses, and implement Golden Dome strategy in push for faster, cheaper modernization.

May 1, 2025

Army leaders detail plans to cut bureaucracy and improve war readiness

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George join ‘Fox & Friends’ to explain how the military is cutting waste, modernizing technology, and preparing for future conflict.

April 23, 2025

Former US Army intelligence analyst sentenced for selling sensitive documents to Chinese national

A former U.S. Army intelligence analyst was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to selling sensitive military documents to a Chinese national.