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August 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Secrecy of Space Force mission is 'out of necessity': Former astronaut
Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao discusses the upcoming mission, which will involve the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, an uncrewed, autonomous spacecraft.
August 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
August 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Why Space Force is launching a not-so-secret, secret military spaceplane
A not-so-secret, secret reusable spaceplane operated by the United States Space Force is scheduled to lift off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
August 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
August 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Why Space Force is launching a not-so-secret, secret military spaceplane
A not-so-secret, secret reusable spaceplane operated by the United States Space Force is scheduled to lift off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
August 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
August 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Army veteran travels the world on 'Mission to Spread Smiles' with therapy dogs
Former Army helicopter pilot Kevin Bubolz is on a "Mission to Spread Smiles" with his two therapy dogs, Ellie and Emma.
August 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
August 16, 2025 at 12:43 AM
US Naval Academy gets first Marine superintendent
Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte has become the first Marine Corps officer to be superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy in its 180-year history
August 16, 2025 at 12:43 AM
August 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
New Air Force policy denies transgender troops hearings before they're discharged
The Air Force says in a new memo that transgender airmen ousted under a recent Trump administration directive will no longer have the chance to argue before a board of their peers for the right to continue serving their country
August 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
August 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
B-2 stealth bomber conducts flyover as Trump, Putin arrive at Alaska base
The high-stakes summit at the Anchorage Air Force base comes as the U.S. seeks a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.
August 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
August 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
DC residents tell National Guard troops to 'go home'
Residents in one Washington, D.C., neighborhood protested the arrival of National Guard troops in the city as President Trump continues efforts to ramp-up crime enforcement in the nation's capital.
August 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
August 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
As Guard deploys, Trump to seek 'long-term' federal control of DC police
Forces made 43 arrests on Tuesday night, according to a White House official.
August 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
August 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
100-year-old WWII pilot takes flight in P-51 Mustang fighter plane
A 100-year-old WWII veteran took flight in a P-51 Mustang over California, returning to the same aircraft he flew in combat missions seven decades ago.
August 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
August 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
WWII veteran tells David Muir about flying same type of plane he flew in combat
David Muir shares the story of 100-year-old World War II veteran Joseph Peterburs and the moment he was cleared for takeoff at the controls of the same type of plane he flew 125 combat missions in.
August 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
August 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Trump directs military to prep possible use of force against drug cartels: Officials
Trump has directed the Pentagon to prepare options for the possible use of U.S. military force against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, officials say.
August 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
August 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
'Betrayal': Transgender service member speaks out after early retirement denied
Master Sgt. Logan Ireland reflects on the Air Force's decision to deny early retirement for transgender service members being forced out of the military amid Trump's ban.
August 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
August 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Pentagon denies early retirement benefits for trans service members
Transgender Air Force members who applied for early retirement are being denied and will have to separate from the military without any retirement benefits, according to the Pentagon.
August 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
August 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Army awards medals to soldiers who stopped Fort Stewart shooter
Six soldiers tackled the suspect after he allegedly shot and wounded five other soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
August 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
August 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Soldier details jumping into action during Fort Stewart shooting
First Sgt. Joshua Arnold told ABC News he was in a conference room when he heard a noise and then saw a "flash."
August 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
August 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
'Under trauma and under fire': How Fort Stewart soldiers jumped in to stop gunman
When a gunman opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, six soldiers immediately jumped into action to stop the shooter, the secretary of the Army said.
August 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
August 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Officials outline heroics of other soldiers during Fort Stewart shooting
A U.S. Army sergeant allegedly shot and wounded five other soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia, using his personal handgun, officials said.
August 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
August 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Active shooter drills at US military bases have become routine
Active-shooter drills at military bases have become standard to prepare for incidents similar to Wednesday's incident at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
August 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
August 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
US Army soldier tried to share sensitive Abrams tank info with Russia: Prosecutors
A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Wednesday and charged with attempting to share sensitive information about U.S. military tank capabilities with Russia.
August 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
July 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Army cadet from New Jersey dies during ROTC training in Kentucky
Cadet Neil Edara was attending Cadet Summer Training and died after he became unresponsive while conducting land navigation training at Fort Knox in Kentucky.
July 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
July 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
'Promising young leader': Army cadet dies while training in Kentucky
A 22-year-old Army ROTC cadet died during summer training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, officials said in a statement over the weekend.
July 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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US Osprey makes emergency landing in Japan, officials say
The U.S. Air Force said the craft made a "precautionary landing."
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TSA adds new 'Honor Line' for military, pre-check for Gold Star families
The Department of Homeland Security has announced a new special TSA security lane designated exclusively for military members.
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Military veteran arrested for posing as cop and bounty hunter
Gregg Jackson, 40, from Santa Rosa, California, was arrested for impersonating a law enforcement officer and a bounty hunter, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
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US troops on the ground in LA immigration enforcement operation, DOD says
A large immigration enforcement operation is underway in Los Angeles with U.S. troops on the ground.
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'Hero' B-2 pilots expected to keep low profile at July 4 White House visit
B-2 pilots invited to the White House as Trump pushes back against questions on Iran strike and claims 'devastated' pilots.
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Iran's nuclear program knocked back 'closer to 2 years,' Pentagon says
Parnell's assessment much more optimistic than UN nuclear watchdog
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Hegseth announces USNS Harvey Milk is being renamed USNS Oscar V. Peterson
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday the USNS Harvey Milk is being renamed the USNS Oscar V. Peterson.
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Secrets on Iran nuclear strike spill into open as Pentagon defends bombing
The Pentagon unveiled details about a 15-year top-secret program.
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Congressional Gold Medal honoring WWII Army Rangers
Speaker Mike Johnson, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and others honored U.S. Army Rangers who served in WWII on Thursday.
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World War II Army Rangers honored with Congressional Gold Medal
Two of the five surviving Army Rangers, among the 6,500 who served in World War II, attended a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at the Capitol on Thursday.
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Hegseth calls Trump-directed Iran strikes 'resounding success,' intel leak political
The Joints Chiefs chairman referred damage assessments to intelligence agencies.
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Army officer traces family's military legacy back 250 years
Lt. Col. Brandon Mace traces his family's military history from the American Revolution to the modern era with ABC News Live anchor Kyra Phillips as the Army celebrates its 250th anniversary.
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Hegseth slams news coverage of US intel report on Iran attack
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in a press conference on Thursday morning that the bombing of Iran was the most "complex and secretive military operation in history."
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine details US strikes in Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a press conference Thursday to detail U.S. strikes over the weekend on Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Retired B-2 bomber pilot: 'We may never know' full impact of US strikes on Iran
Retired Gen. Robert Spalding joined ABC News Live to discuss a preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment that found Trump-ordered strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by months.
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Trump calls Iran's retaliation 'very weak,' doesn't say US will respond militarily
President Trump warned Iran against retaliation several times after the U.S. struck Tehran's nuclear facilities. On Monday, Tehran targeted a U.S. military base.
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Former B-2 pilot shares details behind Iran nuclear facility strikes
A retired B-2 bomber pilot reveals details about the historic U.S. strike on Iran, including stealth tactics, pilot preparations and decadelong planning.
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US issues new alerts for citizens to travel with increased caution
The U.S. Department of State has issued an advisory for Americans to exercise increased caution worldwide following airstrikes on Iran.
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Kuwait closes airspace after Iran fires missiles at US base in Qatar
Iran's attack on a U.S. base in Qatar has ended, there are no reports of casualties. The attacks were retaliation for the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
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Retired Air Force fighter pilot discusses US attack on Iran's nuclear sites
Retired U.S. Air Force pilot Jeffrey Needles reacts to the military operation carried out by the U.S. military over the weekend to attack Iran's nuclear sites.
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Qatar says it intercepted missiles targeting US air base
Qatari air defenses "successfully intercepted" a missile attack targeting Al Udeid Air Base, the Qatari Defense Ministry said.
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Iran has ‘wide range of options’ for retaliation after attack: Expert
ABC News contributor Steve Hill says there is a path for Iran to retaliate which wouldn’t provoke another round of attacks from the U.S.
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Retired B-2 bomber pilot: ‘Unique’ program led to Iran airstrikes
Retired Gen. Robert Spalding discusses the training and deception needed to pull off the strike on three nuclear sites in Iran.
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US troops in Middle East on high alert after Iran attack
There are around 40,000 American troops in the region, spread between permanent bases and smaller outposts, and any of them could face reprisals following the U.S. bombing operation in Iran.
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Analyzing ‘bunker buster’ bombs in combat
ABC News’ military analyst, former Marine Col. Steve Ganyard discusses the U.S. using "bunker buster" bombs for the first time on Iran and the damage they caused.
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Concern over US troops across the Middle East
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on growing concern of the 40,000 troops spread from Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar and Syria becoming targeted after Iran strike.
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Stunning new details inside the US strike on Iran
The Pentagon revealed stunning new details about the surprise U.S. attack on Iran dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer" as the first video emerges of the strike and Iran vows to retaliate.
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Former Navy fighter pilot calls Iran strikes ‘incredibly successful mission’
Decorated former Navy fighter pilot Matthew “Whiz” Buckley joins ABC News Live to discuss military operations in the Iran attacks.
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