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February 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM

Trump speaks out on Pentagon shakeup

At the Conservative Political Action Conference, President Donald Trump touted his efforts to cut waste from the federal government.
February 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM
VIDEO: Trump speaks out on Pentagon shakeup
February 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM

Trump fires CQ Brown as Joint Chiefs chairman

President Donald Trump announced he had fired Gen. C.Q. Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and planned to replace him with Air Force lieutenant general.
February 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responds to a question from the news media after being greeted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Jan. 27, 2025.
February 23, 2025 at 1:40 AM

Trump fires 5 top military officials

ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang discusses leadership changes in the Pentagon and President Donald Trump's recent comments about military equipment left behind in Afghanistan.
February 23, 2025 at 1:40 AM
VIDEO: Trump fires 5 top military officials
February 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM

WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with 100 candles on cake

A World War II veteran is marking his 100th milestone birthday this February.
February 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
World War II veteran Felix Maurizio is turning 100 in February 2025. Maurizio served in the U.S. Navy and returned to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June 2024.
February 21, 2025 at 4:21 AM

Military spouse describes looming uncertainty after losing her job with the CDC

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with former CDC employee Rachael Shaw, a military spouse on next steps for her family after losing her job in recent cuts that have affected over 200,000 federal workers.
February 21, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Military spouse describes looming uncertainty after losing her job with the CDC
February 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM

'I just want the opportunity to serve my country': transgender US service member

Maj. Erica Vandal, a transgender woman who served 14 years in the U.S. Army, reacts to the Trump administration's executive order that is aimed at forcing transgender people out of the military.
February 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
VIDEO: 'I just want the opportunity to serve my country': transgender US veteran
February 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Joint Chiefs Chairman CQ Brown on list to be possibly removed by Hegseth

Gen. C.Q. Brown, the nation's top general, and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, are both on a list of generals and admirals who may be fired or removed from their jobs by Hegseth,
February 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr.  at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Jan. 27, 2025.
February 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Joint Chiefs Chairman Brown on list to possibly be removed from post by Hegseth

Gen. CQ Brown serves as the president's senior military adviser and has been chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff since October 2023. His four year tenure is supposed to end in 2027.
February 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
VIDEO: Joint Chiefs Chairman Brown on list to possibly be removed from post by Hegseth
February 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM

WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Felix Maurizio celebrated the milestone with a small party and a big cake topped with 100 candles.
February 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
VIDEO: WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
February 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM

'Unadulterated animus': Judge blasts DOJ about transgender military restrictions

Federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing executive order that was expected to lead to a significant curtailment of transgender service members.
February 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
USAF Basic Trainees stand in group formation.
February 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Naval ship that carries 5K sailors crashes in Mediterranean Sea

The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collided with a large merchant vessel Wednesday night in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea.
February 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Exterior damage of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) following a collision with merchant vessel Besiktas-M, Feb. 12, 2025 while operating in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt.
February 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Navy investigating fighter jet crash off San Diego

The $67 million Navy jet was attempting a landing at North Island Naval Air Station when the two pilots safely ejected into the San Diego Bay, avoiding potential casualties.
February 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
VIDEO: Investigation into Navy fighter jet crash off San Diego
February 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM

Hawaii-based soldier to face military trial in suspected death of his pregnant wife

A Hawaii-based soldier faces charges in military court in connection with the suspected killing of his pregnant wife
February 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
February 13, 2025 at 4:58 AM

Hegseth orders pause on gender-affirming care for transgender service members

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an immediate pause on gender-affirming care for all active duty service members in a memo to senior Pentagon and military leaders.
February 13, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the press during a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles at the Pentagon, Feb. 7, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
February 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM

US military aircraft crashes into San Diego Bay

A U.S. Navy fighter jet crashed into San Diego Bay in California on Wednesday morning. San Diego Fire-Rescue said the two pilots ejected safely and were rescued.
February 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
VIDEO: US military aircraft crashes into San Diego Bay
February 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM

2 charged in death of 23-year-old Army soldier

Katia Dueñas Aguilar was found dead at a residence in Clarksville, Tennessee, in May 2024, police said.
February 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
This undated photo provided by the U.S. Army shows Pfc. Katia Duenas Aguilar.
February 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Service members sue Trump administration over transgender military service ban

Leading LGBTQ+ advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of six active duty service members over the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service.
February 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
President Donald Trump looks on after delivering remarks at the House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami, in Miami, Florida, Jan. 27, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Body of WWII soldier missing in action returned to US, reunited with sister

Margery Wong was reunited with her brother Sgt. Yuen Hop 80 years after he was declared missing in action.
February 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
VIDEO: Body of WWII soldier missing in action returned to US, reunited with sister
February 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM

West Point disbands student clubs related to gender and race

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has disbanded a dozen clubs on campus related to gender and race, ABC News has confirmed.
February 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Class of 2022 cadets arrive for commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point, on May 21, 2022, in New York.
February 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM

US launches military airstrikes in Somalia targeting ISIS members 

The strikes were coordinated with the Somalia government. 
February 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
VIDEO: US launches military airstrikes in Somalia targeting ISIS members 
January 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM

Air Force pilot ejects safely before F-35 crashes in Alaska

Video shows the moment the pilot ejected from the fighter jet and parachuted to safety before it crashed and burst into flames. The pilot reported a malfunction and declared an in-flight emergency.
January 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
VIDEO: Air Force pilot ejects safely before F-35 crashes in Alaska
January 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM

F-35 crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska as pilot ejects safely

An Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday as the pilot ejected safely, officials said.
January 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
In this file photo, a U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft F-35 performs on the fourth day of the Aero India 2023 at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.
January 29, 2025 at 7:11 AM

Mother of Navy SEAL recruit who died after completing 'hell week' demands answers

The mother of a Navy SEAL recruit who died after completing hell week training says the cases against the men she blames for her son's death were dismissed by the Navy.
January 29, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Regina Mullen appears on "Good Morning America" to talk about her son, Kyle, a Navy SEAL that died in February 2022.
1 month ago

Trump signs 4 more executive orders directed at the military

President Trump signed four more executive orders that aim to reverse several Biden initiatives related to the military.
1 month ago
President Trump signed four more executive orders that aim to reverse several Biden initiatives related to the military.
1 month ago

Nonprofit helps veterans through mentorship

Army veteran and CEO of American Corporate Partners Richard Comitz discusses how the nonprofit helps guide veterans in their transition out of the military through meaningful mentorship.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Nonprofit helps veterans through mentorship
1 month ago

For the first time, military aircraft are used to deport undocumented immigrants

The Trump administration has begun using military aircraft to transport immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally back to their home countries.
1 month ago
VIDEO: For the first time, military aircraft are used to deport undocumented immigrants
1 month ago

Army officer's suicide death revives questions about mental health in military

The suicide death of a Green Beret on New Year's Day is reviving questions about whether enough is being done to identify service members in crisis.
1 month ago
A damaged U.S. government identification of Matthew Livelsberger, 37, is held by an investigator in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 2, 2025.
2 months ago

Flames billow after military helicopter makes emergency landing on Camp Pendleton

A military helicopter made an emergency landing on Camp Pendleton, California Highway Patrol said in a statement.
2 months ago
Military helicopter makes emergency landing in Oceanside California, Dec. 20, 2024.
2 months ago

Abu Yusif dead: US officials announce ISIS leader killed in airstrike

U.S. officials announced they conducted an airstrike on Syrian soil that killed two ISIS members, including a top official.
2 months ago
Stock concept photo of U.S. and Syria.
2 months ago

1 dead in 'isolated shooting' at Fort Eisenhower in Georgia

One person was shot and killed in an "isolated" shooting in on-post housing at Fort Eisenhower on Saturday, according to the base.
2 months ago
In this Oct. 27, 2023, file photo, the new Fort Eisenhower sign sits outside gate one after the Fort Gordon installation redesignation ceremony to Fort Eisenhower on the base.
3 months ago

US Navy shoots down Houthi missiles targeting US-flagged ships in Gulf of Aden

Two U.S. Navy destroyers show down incoming Houthi missiles and drones that were targeting three U.S.-flagged commercial ships that the destroyers.
3 months ago
Protesters hold up weapons as people, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to Lebanon's Hezbollah and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, Nov. 29, 2024.
3 months ago

Unidentified drones seen over 3 British air bases used by US forces

Unidentified drones have been spotted again over three British air bases used by the U.S. Air Force, officials confirmed Tuesday.
3 months ago
In this June 16, 2020, file photo, the signage at the entrance to British Royal Air Force base RAF Lakenheath is shown near the village of Lakenheath in eastern England.
3 months ago

Pentagon chief makes impassioned defense of women in combat

ABC News’ Luis Martinez reports on comments that are the strongest statement from the military since Pete Hegseth was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Pentagon chief makes impassioned defense of women in combat
3 months ago

Pentagon chief Austin makes impassioned defense of women in combat

Austin's comments are the strongest statement from the military since Hegseth was tapped by Trump to lead the DOD.
3 months ago
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivers a speech during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Combined Coordination Center at Camp Aguinaldo military headquarters in Quezon City, Philippines, on Nov. 18, 2024.
3 months ago

What will be the US military's role in Trump's mass deportation plan?

Thomas Homan, Trump's choice to serve as the border czar, said U.S. military assets would be a "force multiplier" in the deportations.
3 months ago
In this Jan. 31, 2024, file photo, Texas National Guard troops stop a group of immigrants near the U.S.-Mexico border wall on the El Paso, Texas side of the border.
3 months ago

Capt. Lacie Hester shot down an Iranian fleet of drones. She earned the Silver Star

The Air Force's first female airman received the Silver Star for her role in shooting down dozens of Iranian drones headed to Israel.
3 months ago
U.S. Air Force Capt. Lacie Hester, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E weapon systems operator, is congratulated by fellow decoration recipients after receiving the Silver Star during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024.
3 months ago

US military suicides increased in 2023, continuing upward trend

Though concerning, military suicide rates over that time period were comparable to those of the wider U.S. population.
3 months ago
Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin speaks during a press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun at The Pentagon on October 30, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.
3 months ago

Military hunts for answers to mysterious brain injuries among troops

An unknown number of troops are suffering from mysterious neurological issues that researchers suspect could be linked to blasts caused by their own weapons.
3 months ago
Former Army Specialist Stephen Smith says he experienced auditory hallucinations and other neurological symptoms after firing mortars in Syria in 2018.
3 months ago

Are blast waves from weapons causing traumatic brain injuries?

ABC News’ Anne Flaherty reports on preliminary research showing that blast waves from U.S. troops' own weapons and other explosive charges could be linked to neurological problems among soldiers.
3 months ago
Are blast waves from weapons causing traumatic brain injuries?
3 months ago

Organization pairs veterans with man’s best friend

The SAVES Act provides certified service dogs to eligible veterans. Master Sergeant David Crenshaw joins us with his dog Doc to discuss how "K9’s For Warriors" changed their lives.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Organization pairs veterans with man’s best friend
3 months ago

Veteran's nonprofit aids former vets facing food insecurity

On 7 acres in Brandywine, Maryland, former U.S. Army Special Forces counterintelligence agent Peter Scott is farming to help food-insecure veterans in the D.C. region.
3 months ago
US Army Veteran Peter Scott oversees the work of volunteers from Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County, MD.
3 months ago

Honoring military on Veterans Day

ABC News’ Bob Woodruff and philanthropist Craig Newmark share a preview of the Woodruff Foundation’s annual “Stand Up for Heroes” event.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Honoring military on Veterans Day
3 months ago

Brain injuries a growing problem among US troops

ABC News’ Anne Flaherty reports on the investigation into one of the biggest medical mysteries facing the U.S. military.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Brain injuries a growing problem among US troops
3 months ago

US bombs 'numerous' Houthi weapon storage sites in Yemen, official says

American airstrikes targeted Houthi facilities in Yemen on Saturday night, a U.S. defense official confirmed to ABC News.
3 months ago
Supporters of Yemen's Houthis raise their rifles during an anti-Israel rally in solidarity with Gaza and Lebanon in the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa on Nov. 8, 2024.
3 months ago

New film shares stories of combat chaplains

The documentary "Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey" takes a look at the history of U.S. military chaplains and their service.
3 months ago
VIDEO: New film shares stories of combat chaplains
4 months ago

Person of interest in custody after soldier found dead on Army base

Sarah Roque, 23, was reported missing when she failed to report for duty Monday.
4 months ago
Sarah Roque, 23, was reported missing when she failed to report for duty Monday.
4 months ago

Person of interest in custody after soldier found dead on Army base

A person of interest has been taken into custody in connection to a suspected homicide involving a soldier on an Army base, officials announced Thursday.
4 months ago
 Sarah Roque, 23
4 months ago

2 US service members injured in Iraqi raid targeting ISIS leaders

Two U.S. service members were injured overnight in a raid in Iraq that targeted top ISIS leaders and killed "multiple" ISIS operatives, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
4 months ago
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 in Washington.
4 months ago

2 US service members injured in Iraqi raid targeting ISIS leaders

Two U.S. service members were injured overnight in a raid in Iraq that targeted top ISIS leaders and killed "multiple" ISIS operatives, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
4 months ago
Two U.S. service members were injured overnight in a raid in Iraq that targeted top ISIS leaders and killed "multiple" ISIS operatives, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
4 months ago

Navy IDs 2 'trailblazing' female aviators killed in Washington jet crash

The Navy on Sunday declared two aviators dead after their jet crashed in northeast Washington on Oct. 15.
4 months ago
Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, 31, a Naval Flight Officer from California(L) and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, 31, a Naval Aviator from California