'Project Freedom' underway as Trump warns Iran not interfere

President Donald Trump warned Iran not to interfere with “Project Freedom," saying it could be “blown off the face of the Earth" as tensions between the two nations continue.

US troop counts by country: How pulling 5,000+ from Germany impacts Europe, global presence

Despite the Pentagon forecasting the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. service members from Germany and President Donald Trump saying the final number will be much higher, tens of thousands of members of the U.S. military could still remain in the key European ally.

African Lion 2026: 2 US service members missing in Morocco

Two U.S. service members participating in the war games exercise African Lion have been reported missing in Morocco.

U.S. troop drawdown in Germany to go “a lot further," Trump says

The number of service members stationed in Germany will fall much lower than what the Pentagon stated on Friday, President Donald Trump revealed while taking questions from reporters at a Florida airport.

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany: What to know

The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.

Iconic Coast Guard cutter wreckage found 108 years after sinking during WWI

More than 100 years after it was torpedoed by a German submarine during World War I, the wreckage of the iconic Coast Guard Cutter Tampa has been found. 

Military recruiting surge: Hegseth says recruits being turned away

Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.

Army unveils Combat Field Test with new fitness assessment

The Army announced in a news release earlier this week that it is rolling out a new combat fitness test for frontline troops as leaders push to strengthen battlefield readiness amid ongoing recruiting challenges.

Iran latest: Pakistan visit off; Trump says new Iran offers rejected

Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it.

US soldier charged with betting on Maduro mission on Polymarket

A U.S. soldier was charged with using classified information about a mission to capture Nicolás Maduro to place bets.

Iran war has military seeking higher funding in 2027 for drones, air defenses

The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets. 

Flu vaccine no longer required for military members, Hegseth announces

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."

US Coast Guard: Nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine seized in 2 operations

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million on Thursday at Base Miami Beach. Here’s what to know.

Double amputee trains for Soldier Ride 250
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Veteran Neil Duncan served in Afghanistan, where his vehicle was struck by an IED.Both of Duncan's legs were amputated. Now he's training for Soldier Ride 250, a bike ride celebrating 250 years of American independence.

Local veteran, double amputee trains for Soldier Ride 250
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Veteran Neil Duncan served in Afghanistan, where his vehicle was struck by an IED. Both of Duncan's legs were amputated. Now he's training for Soldier Ride 250, a bike ride celebrating 250 years of American independence. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal reports.