U.S. Army

President Trump expresses fury at NATO allies for refusing to support U.S. actions against Iran, publicly humiliating leaders like Italy's Giorgia Meloni and the UK's Keir Starmer. Pentagon has reduced U.S. military presence in Europe, including cutting Army brigade deployments and limiting NATO crisis resources.

US Army websites oil.army.mil and ai2c.army.mil were defaced with pro-Kurdish messages and insults targeting President Donald Trump and Ambassador Tom Barrack. The defacements, achieved via 404 hijacking, affected error pages on subdomains hosted on WordPress and Microsoft cloud infrastructure. The Army took the sites offline, stating they were hosted on a legacy third-party platform unrelated to its enterprise network.

Ukrainian officials reported running out of Patriot interceptors after a Russian attack involving 23 ballistic missiles, which penetrated air defenses and caused casualties. Ukraine's air force intercepted most threats but failed to stop any ballistic missiles, highlighting a critical shortage of US-made Patriot PAC-3 interceptors.

The author reflects on their uneventful ROTC and Army Reserve career, emphasizing lessons in discipline, grit, and respect for practical skills over academic achievement. Despite minimal combat experience and modest military decorations, they credit ROTC with pivotal personal growth and leadership insights.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized a US Army-led meeting of 12 nations in Bahrain discussing regional security, questioning Centcom's impact on the region. He praised Iranian forces and emphasized peace through comprehensive, inclusive efforts without outside interference.

A North Carolina veteran described ibogaine as a turning point in his life after serving in the Army during Afghanistan and Iraq wars. He sought psychedelic-assisted therapy through Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) and received treatment in Mexico, where ibogaine is available despite being illegal in the U.S.

A Ukrainian drone unit shared a video of American-made Merops interceptors reportedly downing a Russian Shahed drone, prompting U.S. military interest in developing a scalable version. The U.S. Army is pursuing a government-owned design for low-cost interceptors to replace expensive Patriot missiles, with Perennial Autonomy, the Merops manufacturer, holding a $500 million Pentagon contract.

An ex-US Army soldier was convicted of murdering his wife and covering up her death. He showed no emotion in court during the conviction.

A US Army soldier was found guilty of murdering his combat medic wife, dumping her body in a storm drain, and participating in the search for her. The case involved a deliberate cover-up attempt.

The US Army is testing heavy-lift drones to deliver explosive charges through enemy obstacles, replacing soldiers in high-risk breaching missions. The experiment involved the Mule 28 drone developed by Lorica Technologies, inspired by drone innovations in the Ukraine war, to clear simulated defenses without putting personnel in harm's way.

The US Army is exploring drone boats to address declining readiness and size of its watercraft fleet in the Pacific. It plans to test an autonomous vessel by next summer and potentially acquire 30-100 medium-sized uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for supply and transport missions. The Army's current watercraft mission-capable rate dropped below 40% in 2024 due to maintenance issues.

The U.S. Army plans to acquire 30 to 100 autonomous drone boats to address a Pacific watercraft shortage, with testing set for 2025. The Army's fleet has declined from 134 vessels in 2018 to 70 in 2024, with mission-capable rates dropping below 40%. Maj. Gen. Gavin Gardner and Gen. Ronald Clark emphasized the need for heavy-duty autonomous vessels to transport supplies and equipment in the region.

The U.S. Department of Defense has increasingly adopted artificial intelligence to process vast military data and gain decision advantage. Initiatives like Project Maven (2017), the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (2018), and the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (2022) demonstrate AI's role in enhancing battlefield awareness, autonomous systems, and threat detection while retaining human oversight.

A U.S. Marine is missing during a training exercise off southern California, prompting a multi-agency search. The Navy transitioned from search-and-rescue to recovery efforts, covering 2,400 square miles with ships and aircraft. The incident follows a similar military search in Morocco for missing Army soldiers.

A U.S. Marine is missing during a training exercise off southern California, prompting a multi-agency search involving the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force. This is the second such incident in six weeks, following the recovery of a U.S. Army soldier's remains in Morocco in May.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched ballistic missiles and drones at US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to US attacks on Iranian coastal locations. Bahrain's Ministry of Interior and Kuwait's military urged calm and highlighted their responses to the threats.

The U.S. Southern Command is deploying military resources, including C-17 aircraft and Miami-Dade urban search and rescue teams, to Venezuela for earthquake relief. The mission, requested by the Venezuelan government and led by the U.S. State Department, focuses on restoring air traffic and conducting search-and-rescue operations in affected areas.

A US Army company commander used attack drones and C4-packed ground robots to clear a fortified enemy position during an exercise at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The uncrewed systems destroyed mines, trenches, and barriers before soldiers advanced, eliminating enemy resistance and reducing risk to troops.

US Army commanders emphasize the need for numerous, affordable, and easy-to-use drones that soldiers can deploy like ammunition in combat. Colonel Ryan Bell of the 101st Airborne Division's 3rd Mobile Brigade highlighted that mass drone usage, rather than niche capabilities, enhances combat power, citing exercises where soldiers used 3D-printed and cheap drones for intelligence and attacks. The Army prioritizes scalability, cost-effectiveness, and simplified user interfaces to reduce cognitive load on troops.

A US Army brigade used hundreds of one-way attack drones in a recent wargame, with over half built by soldiers using 3D printing. The drones, costing around $750 each, were used for intelligence, surveillance, and electronic warfare during the exercise.

A Ukrainian commander expressed unease over NATO's approach to developing naval drones, highlighting that NATO's designs lack the combat experience-driven modifications seen in Ukraine's drones, which have effectively targeted Russia's Black Sea Fleet. NATO countries are adopting naval drones following Ukraine's success, but the commander notes differences in design and purpose, with NATO's drones primarily used for patrols and surveillance rather than combat operations.

A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis was sentenced to 18 years in prison for possessing 300 images and videos of child sexual abuse material on his electronic devices.

Gen. Christopher Donahue, who leads NATO's Allied Land Command, will step down on July 2 at the request of Hegseth, according to a US Army statement.

Gen. Christopher Donahue, who oversees U.S. Army operations in Europe and support for Ukraine, will step down on July 2 amid a Pentagon shake-up led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to reduce the number of top generals.

The article discusses how AI agents can be utilized in military organizations for coordination, administration, logistics, and judgment, emphasizing their distinction from ordinary software and the importance of safety and accountability in national security. Bill Pessin, a senior vice president at Salesforce and former U.S. Army logistics officer, shares insights on the challenges of aligning plans, systems, and personnel in military operations.

A top Army general, who was the last US soldier to leave Afghanistan, is unexpectedly leaving his post as commander of forces in Europe and Africa after 18 months.

Pete Hegseth's actions led to the retirement of General CD Donahue, a top US army officer in Europe. Donahue will announce his retirement on Wednesday, as reported by sources familiar with the situation.

General Chris Donahue, who led U.S. Army forces in Europe and Africa and was the last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021, is being removed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as part of a broader purge of senior military leaders. Hegseth is reshaping the military’s leadership, targeting those associated with the Afghanistan withdrawal and consolidating commands, including downgrading the Army’s European and African command.

Private Edward Green, a Black U.S. Army soldier, was shot and killed by bus driver Odell Lachney in Alexandria, Louisiana, on March 13, 1944, after sitting in the whites-only section of a bus. No charges were filed against Lachney, and the case, along with 15 others involving Black WWII servicemen killed in the South, has recently been reviewed by the federal Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board.

The Army has selected Anduril to lead the Next Gen C2 common data layer baseline. The company has been prototyping the 'full stack' with the 4th Infantry Division over the last year.

The US Army tested autonomous boats during a military exercise with the Philippine Army, using unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to escort a logistics support vessel and provide security. The operation, part of Salaknib 2026, involved HAVOC-branded USVs navigating autonomously to monitor threats and support the transportation of Philippine Army personnel and vehicles.

Robert Irvine is working to change how the U.S. Army feeds troops. Fort Carson soldiers are among the first to receive new dining options.

The author used customer service principles, inspired by a 2011 National Institutes of Health study, to improve interactions with their father, who has Alzheimer's-related dementia. Smiling and positive nonverbal communication reduced tension and made caregiving easier, though challenges persisted during episodes of agitation.

Emily McCarthy cofounded GORUCK, a rucking brand, with her husband Jason McCarthy. The company, inspired by their military and CIA experiences, offers rucking gear and workouts, with over 700 global ruck clubs. McCarthy's CIA background and daily routine, including rucking exercises, reflect her mission-oriented approach to life.

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. military members for acts of gallantry in combat. Recipients included Major James Capers Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps) for actions in Vietnam, Colonel John W. Ripley (posthumous) for actions in Vietnam, and Major Nicholas Dockery (U.S. Army) for actions in Afghanistan.

An Army sergeant was convicted of attempted murder for shooting five people at a Georgia base last summer. The military judge found him guilty after he admitted to the shootings but claimed no intent to kill, with sentencing scheduled for Monday.

An Army sergeant was convicted of attempted murder after shooting five people at a Georgia military base. The trial revealed he wounded four soldiers and his then-fiancé, with prosecutors alleging he targeted leaders of his unit while the defense claimed he was suicidal.

The US Army is adapting its defense strategies against drone and cyberattacks, inspired by Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb, which used drones to strike Russian air bases. Exercises led by JIATF-401, a US counter-drone task force, emphasize layered defenses combining kinetic and non-kinetic systems like the Bumblebee drone.

The US Army has contained a tuberculosis situation at Fort Benning after identifying one active case and 47 latent infections among trainees. Routine testing following the March diagnosis led to preventive treatment for those with latent TB, while the active case was isolated. An epidemiologist highlighted the risks of TB in crowded environments and the importance of public health measures.

The U.S. Army plans to release proposal requests for the ISV-Heavy vehicle later this year, aiming to accelerate its delivery timeline. A top Army acquisition official informed lawmakers about this initiative.