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All five active-duty military services met or exceeded their fiscal 2025 recruiting goals, according to the Department of Defense, marking what Pentagon officials described as the strongest recruiting performance in 15 years. The Army signed contracts with 62,050 recruits, or 101.72% of its goal, while the Navy brought in 44,096 recruits, exceeding its target by more than 8%. The Air Force recruited 30,166 airmen; the Space Force brought in 819 Guardians; and the Marine Corps met its goal of 26,600 recruits.Collectively, the five services achieved 103% of their active-duty recruiting mission, according to Pentagon officials. After several years of recruiting…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: As part of an anti-fraud crackdown that spans the entirety of the federal government, the Trump administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) uncovered millions of alleged fraudsters on the Affordable Care Act rolls, according to a report obtained by…
The U.S. Army this week gave its chaplains 90 days to strip the rank from their uniforms in a move that puts a definitive timeline on a directive championed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has sought to shift religious leaders’ identities from their military grade to their faiths. Army…
Final Friday of June. We’re here. We’re doing it. One week from today, we’ll be on the eve of our 250th birthday.How lucky are we that the Fourth of July falls on a SATURDAY this year? I’d wager to say that’s arguably the best holiday to fall on a Saturday,…
The U.S. Air Force is seeking the next generation of a long-range weapon with the capability to reach a minimum of 1,000 nautical miles in an Industry Day hosted by the service.For two days in late August, the Industry Day is slated to accommodate traditional and nontraditional vendors who are…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A court document released by the White House revealed that the National Park Service (NPS) plans to drain the reflecting pool again after Independence Day to conduct repairs after it was allegedly vandalized.In the document, which was filed in federal court on…
During a marathon House markup of next year’s mammoth defense policy bill earlier this month, two proposed amendments that failed to make it out of committee tell a story of concern for the future of women in uniform.The amendments to the Fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, proposed by Reps.…
The San Francisco Giants continue to lead the way in being, perhaps, the wokest team in all of professional sports.That’s a big title to hold, but this organization may just be the leader in the clubhouse at the moment. Bravo!Nearly two weeks after the Pride night controversy erupted after four…
A U.S. Army officer who secretly gave abortion medication to a pregnant junior enlisted soldier, causing the loss of her unborn child, was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty at a court-martial.Capt. Brandon Jones-Adams, 34, pleaded guilty to intentionally killing an unborn child, domestic violence, fraternization…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog. The magnitude 5.6 earthquake that just shook portions of three different states should be a huge wake-up call for everyone who lives in California. The San Andreas Fault system is locked and loaded, and it is just…
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United States President Donald Trump has reset his sights on Greenland, now that Washington, Iran, and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. Trump has notoriously suggested that the U.S. take over Greenland, and recently called it a “poorly run piece of ice.” In a Truth Social post Wednesday evening stateside, Trump…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Kamala Harris-linked organization wants young liberals to stop referring to President Donald Trump by an abbreviation that says he “chickens out.”Earlier this year, the former vice president relaunched her Kamala HQ social media presence used during her 2024 White House run…
The U.S. Army has advanced at least two bidders in its rotary-wing pilot training overhaul, moving closer to outsourcing how it trains new pilots. Some aviators are hopeful about the change. Bell and M1 Support Services this week announced advancement in the Army’s Flight School Next program, an initiative that…
When it comes time to shoot, will you be prepared to deliver the shot you have to? Will you have the skills needed to face down that moment, through all the stress and pressure? Have you invested the time needed to develop these skills so that they click in immediately…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Henry Nao once penned a fascinating article in Commentary magazine in which he argued that the foreign policy of Barack Obama was like a jigsaw puzzle, while the more traditional approach of George W. Bush was like a chessboard. In more recent…
Three years after the captain of a military sealift command ship was accused of raping an assistant engineer in her quarters during a port visit, he has left the merchant mariner field — and, for the first time, been publicly identified.Yamil Sanchez Padilla was serving as captain of the USNS…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge has postponed the Trump administration’s termination of temporary protected status (TPS) for Ethiopia.”Plaintiffs brought suit to challenge the lawfulness of the termination, arguing that Defendants had violated the TPS statute, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Equal Protection Clause.…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: Saudi Arabia’s Oil Pipeline To Red Sea Hit By Drone Attack Just As Hegseth Declares ‘Overwhelming Victory’ Against Iran. Summary: The Hegseth/Caine presser, as expected, declared ‘victory’ in Iran while Gen. Caine emphasized the ceasefire is a…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The International Criminal Court’s Chief Prosecutor, who brought charges against Israel’s prime minister and former defense minister on war crimes and crimes against humanity, is facing disciplinary proceedings against him over allegations of sexual misconduct.After more than a year-long process of investigating…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A search and rescue operation is underway in Philadelphia on Thursday following a partial parking garage collapse that left at least one person dead and two missing, according to the city’s mayor. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said the incident unfolded Wednesday afternoon as…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bryson DeChambeau is putting together a solid season at LIV Golf, and is looking to carry some of that momentum into the Masters this week in search of the first green jacket of his career.DeChambeau is second in the LIV Golf standings…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A U.S. Air Force crew had only seconds to react after their F-15E Strike Eagle was hit by enemy fire over Iran Friday. Both airmen ejected.The escape from the aircraft — triggered in an instant — set off a high-risk rescue mission…