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March 16, 2024

On this day in history, March 16, 1802, United States Military Academy established at West Point

The United States Military Academy at West Point was created by the Military Peace Establishment Act, signed by President Jefferson, on this day in history, March 16, 1802.

March 15, 2024

Gold Star dad still facing charges for disrupting Biden's State of the Union

Afghanistan veteran Sgt. Mike Doody joins ‘America Reports’ to discuss the charges, saying Gold Star dad Steven Nikoui is ‘one thousand percent correct’ for calling out President Biden.

March 15, 2024

3 soldiers killed, 27 people wounded in hotel attack in Somali capital

Three soldiers and 27 people were wounded on Thursday in an attack on a hotel in Somalia's capital. The attack involved explosions followed by gunfire.

March 14, 2024

Pentagon 'ready' to evacuate Americans from Haiti if needed, commander says

U.S. SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson told the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday that the Pentagon is ready to executive a plan to evacuate Americans from Haiti, if the order is given.

March 14, 2024

More Marines arrive in Haiti, with Pentagon 'ready' to evacuate Americans, commander says

The Pentagon and U.S. Southern Command remain prepared to execute a noncombatant evacuation order to rescue Americans trapped in Haiti as the country's violent collapse continues to unfold.

March 14, 2024

Pentagon commander warns of 'alarming' number of drone incursions at US-Mexico border

Gen. Gregory M. Guillot said Thursday that there are probably over a thousand drone incursions at the U.S.-Mexico border every month, though the exact number is unknown.

March 14, 2024

US Marine anti-terrorism unit is on the ground in Haiti, officials say

A Marine anti-terrorism unit is now on the ground in Haiti to help protect the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince and potentially evacuate personnel there if needed.

March 14, 2024

80-year-old former East Germany secret police officer goes on trial for 1974 border killing

An 80-year-old former officer of East Germany's secret police has been put on trial for the murder of a Polish man at a Berlin border crossing 50 years ago.

March 14, 2024

Belgium to disband military platoon due to serious violence and harassment, defense minister says

Belgium's defense minister on Thursday announced the disbandment of a platoon of approximately 30 soldiers due to severe cases of violence and harassment.

March 14, 2024

West Point military academy drops 'Duty, Honor, Country' from mission statement

Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland said the U.S. Military Academy at West Point has removed the motto "Duty, Honor, Country" from its mission statement and replaced it with "Army Values."