Watch an F-35 nearly plummet into the ocean during a test launch from an aircraft carrier
The jet takes a dramatic dip toward the ocean after takeoff in what was likely a test to see the minimum power needed to launch from a carrier.
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The military is bracing for the coronavirus to put a dent in its manpower
Recruiters are still bringing in prospective troops, but social-distancing measures have reduced the number of new trainees coming in.
The ban on COVID-19 survivors joining the military has lifted, but some cases could still be denied
The military is looking at recruits on a case-by-case basis until health professionals come up with recommendations for the Defense Department.
National Guard coronavirus deployments set to end one day short of mark for retirement, education benefits
More than 40,000 Guard members are serving under Title 32 orders, the largest domestic employment of the force since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Watch WWII aircraft return to the skies to commemorate Victory in Europe Day
More than two dozen aircraft, including a B-17 Flying Fortress, to part in the flights, which were also meant to honor those fighting the coronavirus.
'Bad news for everyone': How Kim Jong Un's demise could spark unrest and require a military response
Even if he isn't on his death bed, Kim does have health issues and his exit from the stage would create turmoil, experts say.
How US troops fought off a little-known Al Qaeda raid in Mali 2 years ago
The assault included rockets, mortars, car bombs and roughly 30 militants disguised in Malian Army and UN peacekeeper uniforms.
Military health workers are going straight into NYC hospitals to help the coronavirus response
About 200 military doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and others are working in New York medical centers, where staff have been sidelined.
Watch the unbelievable Blue Angel flyby filmed for 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Recently released behind-the-scenes footage shows just how immersive the "Top Gun" sequel will be.
Separated families, training 'for nothing,' and falling morale: How the Pentagon's travel ban is affecting troops
The Pentagon's stop-movement order last week was the culmination of a series of travel restrictions that have thrown military families into turmoil.
Another 540 US troops are being sent to the southern border because of coronavirus concerns
There are already roughly 5,000 US troops at the US-Mexico border assisting the Department of Homeland Security and US Customs and Border Protection.
Lawmakers are worried that military bases overseas don't have enough kits to test for coronavirus
Some legislators have said the military hasn't responded to their inquiries about the status of those kits.
Defense Department issues global travel restrictions to help stop coronavirus spread
"The Department of Defense's top priority remains the protection and welfare of our people."
The Pentagon wants to 'civilianize' military hospitals and take uniformed doctors out of the mix
The Defense Department's 2021 budget request continues reforms to the military health system that began in 2017.
The number of US troops who say they've seen racism in the ranks jumped to more than one-third in 2019
Troops polled by Military Times saw white nationalists as a greater threat than domestic terrorism with a connection to Islam or immigration.
US troops have been squaring off with Russian contractors in Syria
Russia has violated de-confliction agreements in Syria, and the encounters are raising concerns about sparking a broader war.
Sexual assault reports at military service academies increased one-third over the past year
The Pentagon said the totals said the prevalence of sexual assault at the academies is comparable to civilian colleges.
The US military is slashing the number of Black Hawks and attack aircraft it's giving to Afghanistan
The US military is cutting the number of Black Hawk helicopters it plans to give Afghan forces from 159 to just 53.
The US dropped the most bombs on Afghanistan in nearly a decade as it talks peace with the Taliban
US aircraft dropped 7,423 munitions in Afghanistan in 2019, more than even at the height of US involvement in the war there.
Here's how much of Trump's border wall has been built with the military's money
Out of hundreds of millions of dollars in contract awards, only a couple dozen miles of border wall have been built.