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March 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Daughter of 1st Black Marine: It's 'unbelievable' to see 'my dad caught up in DEI'
Alfreda Masters said she finds it "unbelievable" that the webpage honoring her father's service has been taken down as a part of DEI scrubbing at the Pentagon.
March 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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New museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients
A new museum is opening in Texas highlighting the lives and service of Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to the global war on terrorism
March 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
March 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Trump announces ‘most lethal’ F-47 fighter jet
President Donald Trump said that the military contract, awarded to Boeing, “has been in the works for a very long time.”
March 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
March 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Military officials say 2025 recruiting off to strong start, building on recent trends
The U.S. military is tracking strong early year recruiting figures across the services, a signal it will meet or exceed 2024 performances, military officials said.
March 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
March 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
'All means all': Judge rebukes past discrimination in blocking trans military ban
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blocked the Trump administration from enacting the policy and offered a scathing rebuke of the Pentagon's development of the policy.
March 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Active-duty airman arrested for allegedly killing woman missing for months
An active-duty airman was arrested for allegedly killing a 21-year-old woman on an air base in South Dakota, according to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office
March 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
March 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
ISIS chief killed in precision airstrike in Iraq: CENTCOM
The ISIS chief, Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, also known as "Abu Khadijah," was killed in the strike along with another operative from the group, officials said.
March 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
March 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Pentagon 'cherry picked' studies to support transgender ban, judge says
A judge on Wednesday signaled that she was deeply skeptical that the Pentagon's handling of transgender service members complies with federal law.
March 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
March 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Court-martial set to begin for Pentagon leaker already facing years behind bars
Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, who was sentenced last year to 15 years in prison for leaking highly classified military documents, is facing a military court-martial on additional charges
March 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
March 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Active-duty Army soldier charged with selling classified info to China
An active-duty U.S. army sergeant has been charged with selling sensitive national defense secrets, according to court documents.
March 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
March 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
2 Army soldiers, ex-soldier charged with selling military secrets to China
Prosecutors say Jian Zhao, a supply sergeant stationed at Joint Base Lewis McCord in Washington State, received thousands in exchange for selling sensitive material and encrypted hardware.
March 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
March 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
US Navy sailor indicted in Japan over deadly vehicle crash, Navy says
The sailor was "involved in a motor-vehicle incident with a Japanese national on Sept. 18, 2024," a Navy spokesperson said.
March 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
February 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Transgender military members react to 'jarring' Pentagon memo
Lt. Cmdr. Geirid Morgan told ABC News that as an openly transgender woman, seeing the ban in "black and white" was "jarring."
February 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
February 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Transgender US service members will be separated from military: Pentagon
"Service by these individuals is not in the best interests of the Military Services and is not clearly consistent with the interests of national security," the memo said.
February 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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What US troops in eastern Europe are learning from the war in Ukraine
U.S. Army troops in eastern Europe are using lessons learned from the war in Ukraine to help them develop new tactics and use of new technologies.
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Trump’s firing of senior military officials ‘extremely destabilizing’: Gen. Casey
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews former Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey Jr. on “This Week.”
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Pentagon firings are start of ‘very serious degradation of the military’: Reed
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., on “This Week.”
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Senior military officials fired in unprecedented move by Trump administration
On “This Week,” ABC News’ Chief Global Correspondent and co-anchor Martha Raddatz reports on Trump’s firing of senior Pentagon officials.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with 100 candles on cake
A World War II veteran is marking his 100th milestone birthday this February.
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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.
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'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.
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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,
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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.
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WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Felix Maurizio celebrated the milestone with a small party and a big cake topped with 100 candles.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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US launches military airstrikes in Somalia targeting ISIS members
The strikes were coordinated with the Somalia government.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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