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April 5, 2023

Army recovers flight data recorders in Black Hawk helicopter crash, posthumously promotes 3 victims

An Army team tasked with investigating a deadly Black Hawk helicopter crash near Fort Campbell in Kentucky in late March have recovered the black boxes onboard the aircraft.

April 5, 2023

This woke Pentagon video delivers a dangerous message

Top Department of Defense official doubled down on the message that the armed services must be a "safe space" that validates and affirms one's journey of self-discovery. 

April 4, 2023

Marines at Virginia Chick-fil-A break knife in half while stopping attack

Three Marines are credited by Virginia authorities with preventing a stabbing at a Chick-fil-A fast-food restaurant.

April 4, 2023

Former Army major, wife face fourth sentencing for foster childrens' extensive abuse

Former Army Major John Jackson and wife Carolyn, both of New Jersey, will be sentenced for a fourth time in a lengthy child abuse case.

April 4, 2023

China’s new role for its nuclear submarines has the Pentagon's attention

China's military has made significant changes to its submarine fleet operations, leading U.S. analysts to worry what other changes China has made that may have gone unnoticed.

April 4, 2023

French government approves biggest military spending spree in over 50 years as war in Ukraine continues

A military budget bill was approved in France as the war in Ukraine continues. This is the biggest military spending effort in France in over 50 years

April 4, 2023

China blasts US military boosting presence near Taiwan

Jennifer Griffin reports the U.S. has secured new access to four additional key bases in the Philippines.

April 4, 2023

Plane carrying Jill Biden diverted due to ‘aircraft issue’

The flight Jill Biden was on diverted back to Colorado after an aircraft issue. A spokesperson for the first lady confirmed that everyone on board was safe.

April 4, 2023

Senior ISIS commander killed by American-led drone strike in Syria

The U.S. military said it carried out a drone strike in northwestern Syria that killed a senior member of ISIS. No civilians were killed or injured in the strike.

April 3, 2023

US Department of Defense announces 4 new military sites in the Philippines

The U.S. Department of Defense announced that four new military sites would be opened in the Philippines to be ready for any humanitarian or natural disaster in the region.