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June 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Forecasted storms over D.C. as Army makes final preparations for military parade
More than 6,000 soldiers, 50+ aircraft and dozens of tanks and armored vehicles are expected to take part.
June 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
June 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Large security presence expected to secure Trump's military parade, festival
Thousands of officers will arrive in Washington to assist in security, and land, air and water assets are deployed in an effort to secure the event.
June 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
June 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Barred from military, transgender Navy pilot reflects on 'patriotism' ahead of parade
Ahead of President Trump's military parade, a transgender service member who was barred from the military, reflects on "patriotism" and her fight against the ban.
June 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
June 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Trump's military parade: What to know about the Army anniversary event
A massive military parade is set to bring thousands to Washington, D.C., to mark the Army's 250th birthday on June 14.
June 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
June 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
What to know about 'No Kings Day' protests across US to counter Trump military parade
Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to be held throughout the country on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.
June 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
June 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Timeline: How ICE raids sparked LA protests and prompted Trump to send the military
With migrant communities already living in fear amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, ICE raids in downtown Los Angeles sparked days of protests.
June 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
June 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Democrats slam military parade as Trump's multimillion-dollar 'birthday party'
As Washington prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of the Army on Saturday, lawmakers are speaking out on what could be an astronomical cost for the parade.
June 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
June 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Trump merchandise sold at Fort Bragg for president's speech now under review
The Army is reviewing why pro-Trump merchandise was sold at Fort Bragg this week at an event orchestrated by the White House and supporters of President Donald Trump.
June 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
June 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
US military can temporarily detain protesters in Los Angeles, commander says
The commander overseeing military operations in Los Angeles said that troops deployed to the city can temporarily detain individuals but cannot make arrests.
June 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
June 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Secret Service, Park Police both preparing for Army birthday parade
Secret Service, Park Police prepare for Army 250 parade
June 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
June 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
ABC News exclusive: Inside Trump's massive military parade
Inside the preparations underway to secure the U.S. Army's 250th birthday parade on Saturday, which also falls on Pres. Trump's 79th birthday.
June 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
June 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Senate Democrats file bill to prevent ban on transgender military service
Senate Democrats are filing a bill that would stop the Pentagon's ban on transgender military service.
June 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
June 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Ret. Army lieutenant general reacts to upcoming military parade in Washington, D.C.
Doug Lute, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO, discusses President Trump's warning that "any" protesters at Saturday's military parade in D.C. will be "met with heavy force."
June 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
June 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Hegseth goes on the defensive over LA military deployment
Sen. Jack Reed brought up the situation in Los Angeles and questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the administration's use of National Guardsmen and Marines to deal with the protests.
June 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
June 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Veterans are divided over the Army's big parade, being held on Trump's birthday
The upcoming parade in Washington to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary has divided veterans
June 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
June 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Army parade protesters in DC could face 'heavy force,' Trump warns
President Donald Trump threatened to use force against those who protest the military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the Army on Saturday, June 14.
June 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
June 10, 2025 at 6:24 AM
700 marines mobilized to Los Angeles after violent protests over immigration raids
Pres. Trump mobilized 700 active-duty marines to Los Angeles in the wake of violent protests over immigration raids.
June 10, 2025 at 6:24 AM
June 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Trump names new commanders to lead troops in Middle East, Africa
If confirmed by the Senate, Vice. Adm. Brad Cooper will replace Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla as U.S. Central Command chief.
June 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
June 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Army leaders defend parade and border spending as Congress presses for answers
Army leaders are defending spending as much as $45 million to add a parade to the service’s 250th birthday celebration on June 14, saying it will help boost recruitment
June 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
June 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Army meets recruiting target months ahead of schedule
The Army has met its annual recruiting goal months ahead of schedule, and a prep course accounts for a big spike in its successful recruiting.
June 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
June 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Navy ordered to rename ship honoring gay rights activist Harvey Milk
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to strike the name of pioneering gay rights activist Harvey Milk from one of its ships, according to sources.
June 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
May 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Trump praises West Point graduates, touts 'golden age' of US military
President Donald Trump spoke before this year's West Point graduates amid the administration's crackdown on DEI initiatives and touted his support for the military.
May 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
May 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Trump's Army parade includes a dog and pony show. And the dog is named Doc Holliday
President Donald Trump's Army parade includes 34 horses, two mules, one wagon and a dog named Doc Holliday.
May 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
May 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Meet the dog joining the Army parade next month
Doc is part of an Army horse cavalry unit from Texas.
May 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
May 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira speaks out from prison for 1st time: Exclusive
Jack Teixeira spoke from prison, where he is serving a 15-year sentence for what prosecutors called one of the most significant leaks of U.S. national defense secrets.
May 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
May 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Army prepares tanks for DC military parade that could cost $45 million
Twenty-eight M1A1 Abrams tanks will be sent to participate in the parade, officials said, though the first trains with the tanks won't depart until later this month.
May 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
May 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Army preparing tanks for cross-country trip to DC for military parade
The Army on Wednesday began preparing to ship Abrams tanks from its base in Fort Cavazos, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to participate in its 250th birthday parade.
May 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
May 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Trump unveils plans for $175B 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield
Donald Trump announced the initial plans for hisd "Golden Dome" missile defense plan at the White House Tuesday afternoon.
May 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
May 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Trump unveils 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan that could cost billions
Donald Trump announced the initial plans for the "Golden Dome" missile defense plan at the White House Tuesday afternoon.
May 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
May 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Military use of AI technology needs urgent regulation, UN warns
The UN secretary-general has called for "global guardrails" on AI.
May 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
1 month ago
How 3 transgender service members are grappling with Trump ban
As they fight Trump's transgender military ban, service members told ABC News they are facing a gut-wrenching decision: voluntarily separate or get kicked out.
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Former National Guardsman allegedly plotted ISIS-inspired attack on military facility
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said allegedly engaged in detailed attack planning to carry out a mass shooting at the U.S. Army's Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command facility.
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Army son surprises mom for her graduation
Blane Yuhas attended his mom's graduation May 3, after nine months apart. "After a month of not seeing me, she was sobbing," he said ahead of the surprise. "So ... it's going to be something special."
1 month ago
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Army son surprises mom with emotional reunion at her graduation
An Army service member pulled off the biggest surprise for his graduating mom ahead of Mother's Day.
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US Army to spend from $25M to $45M on its 250th birthday parade, festival
The U.S. Army is expecting to spend anywhere from $25 million to $45 million on its 250th birthday celebration this June on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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2nd Navy jet from USS Truman lost at sea
A U.S. Navy fighter jet sank to the bottom of the Red Sea on Tuesday. It is the second such mishap aboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in just over a week, a U.S. official told ABC News.
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The impact of banning transgender military service members
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer breaks down the future of the high court’s ruling related to service members with gender dysphoria.
1 month ago
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Army parade planned on Trump's birthday could involve thousands of soldiers
To celebrate the Army's 250th birthday, the Trump administration is planning a historic military parade in Washington D.C. and coincides with Pres. Trump's 79th birthday.
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Troops, tanks, parachutes: Army confirms parade coinciding with Trump's birthday
The Army is planning a historic parade through the streets of Washington on June 14 that will coincide with and be part of the Army's long-planned 250th celebration.
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US military says standards for investigating sex assault reports to remain unchanged
The U.S. military's standards for investigating sexual assault claims will remain unchanged, a senior official told reporters on Thursday.
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Army soldier arrested, faces federal drug charges: FBI
Staff Sgt. Juan Gabriel Orona-Rodriguez, a soldier at Fort Carson, was arrested Wednesday evening, the FBI in Denver said.
1 month ago
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All-female 6888th battalion honored with Congressional Gold Medal
The Six Triple Eight battalion, the only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
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2 months ago
Fighter jet falls off aircraft carrier into the ocean
The U.S. Navy says an F-18 fighter jet was being towed out of a hangar on the USS Truman when the plane and the towing vehicle crashed overboard.
2 months ago
2 months ago
US fighter jet rolls off aircraft carrier, sinks into ocean, Navy says
One minor injury was reported in the extraordinary mishap.
2 months ago
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Navy: U.S. fighter jet falls off aircraft carrier and into Red Sea
The $70 million F/A-18 fighter jet was reportedly being towed out of the hangar bay when the of the USS Harry S. Truman crew lost control.
2 months ago
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US fighter jet rolls off aircraft carrier, sinks into ocean
An F/A-18 fighter jet rolled off the side an aircraft carrier and sank to the bottom of the Red Sea, the Navy announced on Monday.
2 months ago
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Over 200 people, including active-duty military members, detained at nightclub
The Drug Enforcement Administration's Rocky Mountain Division detained more than 200 people at an unlicensed nightclub in Colorado on Sunday.
2 months ago
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Hegseth shouted threat to 'polygraph' top military officials: Sources
In at least two separate meetings Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused top-ranking military officers of leaking to the media and threatened to polygraph them.
2 months ago
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Hegseth lashes out at alleged Pentagon leakers he claims want to 'sabotage' Trump
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth strongly denied sharing classified information on Signal and lashed out at former aides he claimed want to "sabotage" Trump's agenda.
2 months ago
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Pentagon ban on transgender service members draws skepticism from appeals court
At least three federal judges have blocked the ban from taking effect.
2 months ago