United States Department of Defense News & Breaking Stories

Stephanopoulos reveals secrets from the White House Situation Room in his new book, including Jimmy Carter's interest in paranormal psychology.

Tax day is here! File your 2023 returns by 11:59 p.m. to avoid late fees. IRS improves services with new online tools.

Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard attacked NATO, but retired Marine Col. Amy McGrath shut her down. Gabbard is a sellout to her country.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret medical procedure and hospitalization have raised questions about the lack of disclosure and his ability to work.

Powerful waves hit U.S. military base in Marshall Islands. Dramatic video shows damage. Dozens evacuated. Recovery may take months.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital after a two-week stay to treat complications stemming from prostate cancer surgery.

Army officer charged with murder for shooting spree in Texas. 6 dead, 2 injured. Discharged for domestic violence. Inmate at Travis County Jail.

Businesses and organizations will honor veterans and active-duty service members with free goods, services and discounts on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Veterans Day is on Nov. 11 every year, regardless of what day of the week it falls. This year, it's on a Saturday.

Veterans Day is celebrated on the 11th of November to honor military veterans, living and dead, with parades and observances.

United States Marines celebrate their birthday every Nov. 10, but the Marine Corps' official birthday is actually in July.

Veterans Day is a federal holiday honoring all service members, celebrated annually on November 11.

President Biden's National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, thanked China for helping return a U.S. soldier from North Korea.

President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address to rally support for his approach to conflicts in Israel and Ukraine. The speech aims to galvanize public opinion and pressure lawmakers to provide funding for the wars.

President Biden criticizes Senator Tommy Tuberville as an extremist, accusing him of obstructing military nominations and being uninformed.

American soldier Travis King, who ran across the border into North Korea in July, has been transferred to U.S. custody and is on his way back to the United States.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is cautiously optimistic about advancing appropriations bills and a temporary stopgap measure to avoid a government shutdown.

The pilot of a $100 million stealth fighter jet parachuted safely into the backyard of a home in South Carolina after a malfunction forced him to eject from the aircraft, causing the plane to crash into a wooded area about 60 miles away.

Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican senator, has blocked over 300 military promotions due to his opposition to the Pentagon's abortion policies and what he perceives as "woke" sentiment among officers. If the block continues, it could affect up to 650 promotions by the end of the year, potentially damaging national security. Tuberville's actions have drawn criticism from civilian military leaders, who argue that the hold is unfair to the officers and their families and is putting military readiness at risk.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein appeared confused during a Senate subcommittee hearing, prompting an awkward exchange with another senator.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein has awkward moment during Senate vote, health questioned.

Whistleblower claims US government has alien spacecraft; lawmakers demand transparency.

Whistleblower alleges Congress is being kept in the dark about UFOs.

Debate over the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki resurfaces.