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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job

The Independent UK

Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Go Forward, at Least for Now

The majority didn't decide whether the construction violated federal law, only that plaintiffs' purely aesthetic interests didn't allow them to assert a federal claim.

Reason

Britain Has Its Smallest Army Since the Napoleonic Era, Yet Rejects More Than 200 Applicants a Day

The British Army rejected over 200 recruits daily last year, with medical conditions, tattoos, and Commonwealth caps cited as top reasons, amid ongoing recruitment challenges and historically low personnel levels.

International Business Times UK

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North Carolina candidate in battleground race penalized for betting on her campaign

A Republican seeking to flip a key battleground district in North Carolina has been fined and suspended by the prediction market Kalshi after she bet on her campaign. Laurie Buckhout, a retired Army colonel running against Democratic Rep. Don Davis, will pay a $25,000 fine and is suspended from the…

Roll Call

Trump destroys Kharg Island digitally - with AI slop

President Trump posted an AI video showing Kharg Island destroyed. Defense analysts confirmed no such attack occurred on the vital oil hub. Actual fighting resumed between US and Iranian forces on Sunday. Pentagon officials could not substantiate the president's battlefield claims. This highlights a growing disconnect between rhetoric and reality.

The Times of India

Hegseth hired conservative influencers who amplify his ‘warrior ethos’ mantra, according to report

It’s unclear what work the conservative influencers are engaging in or if they are receiving financialso in compensation

The Independent UK

Did US military warn Hegseth over Iran war strain before latest escalation? What report claims

Several senior US military leaders reportedly warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that prolonging large-scale operations against Iran was unsustainable and could weaken the military’s ability to respond to threats elsewhere, including against the US homeland.

The Times of India

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He died at 23 after fighting in the Korean War; nearly 74 years later Willie Estrada’s family is still pushing for him to receive the Medal of Honor

Sergeant Willie Estrada's family is urging for the highest military accolade, the Medal of Honor, in remembrance of his courageous sacrifice during the Korean War. Strikingly, he lost his life defending his tank crew near Bongowol, North Korea, in 1952. Honored posthumously with the Distinguished Service Cross, his loved ones…

The Times of India

Lt Gen Devendra Sharma retires from Indian Army after 39 years of service

After an illustrious thirty-nine years, Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma has retired from the Indian Army. He was the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of ARTRAC in Shimla, notable for his leadership and bravery. Commissioned into the SCINDE HORSE armoured regiment in 1987, he received the Sena Medal for gallantry during counter-insurgency operations…

The Economic Times

From firing range to factory floor: Inside India’s journey to build a fully indigenous AK-203

India has achieved full indigenisation of AK-203 rifle production. The Korwa facility now manufactures all components within the country. This milestone marks a decade-long journey in small-arms manufacturing. The young workforce plays a crucial role in this significant defence programme. Production is set to expand, with potential for exports and…

The Economic Times

Poonch custodial deaths: Gujjar leaders express outrage as Armed Forces Tribunal clears record of Brigadier

Gujjar leaders expressed anger over the tribunal's decision regarding an Army officer. The tribunal struck punitive action against Brigadier Padmasambhava Acharya from records. This action relates to the custodial deaths of three civilians in Poonch district. Community leaders feel this decision betrays their trust and undermines justice. They demand accountability…

The Economic Times

Veteran who lied about his age before fighting in Normandy dies aged 101

Born in London in 1925, Donald Turrell was just 17 when he enlisted in the Army, having forged a letter from his parents.

Evening Standard

WWII veteran who lied about his age to fight in Normandy dies aged 101

Donald Turrell was just 17 when he enlisted in the Army, having forged a letter from his parents

The Independent UK

Suspected Pakistan drone spotted along LoC in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch, search operation underway

A drone suspected from Pakistan was observed over forward areas in Poonch district. Security forces initiated a comprehensive search operation in the Mendhar sector early Saturday. Simultaneously, extensive search operations are ongoing in Udhampur and Kathua forest belts. Villagers reported suspicious movement of two armed individuals in Rajouri district.

The Economic Times

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Woman Who Donated Husband’s Body To Science Horrified To Learn The Military Used Him In Explosive Blast Tests

“I would've never done it if I had known,” the wife said behind tears.

MarketBeat

BWX Technologies’ Army Reactor Win Could Redraw Its Nuclear Growth Story

BWX Technologies will build a 20-megawatt reactor at Fort Campbell under the Army's Janus program, shifting toward a vendor-owned power model backed by an $800 million divestiture and $8.39 billion backlog.

The Times of India

Dramatic rescue in Nepal as survivors crawl through mud from flood-hit tunnel - video

The Nepali army has released dramatic footage showing rescuers pulling survivors from a mud-filled tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Rasuwa, as devastating flash floods continue to wreak havoc across Nepal.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth Secretly Hires MAGA Influencers to Wage Online Smear Campaigns Against Political Critics

A pro-Trump influencer secretly worked at the Pentagon, raising questions about Defence Secretary Hegseth's ties to online personalities and the department's media access policies.

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Sports Illustrated

Ranking the 25 Greatest College Football Teams of All Time

From more than 150 years of college football history, these 25 teams stand out as the sport’s elite.

The Economic Times

In the 1950s, a Chinese-American Army veteran built a 440-acre ski resort on a New York mountain where minorities were also welcomed. Decades later, the property has been acquired to become part of a state park

A 440-acre New York mountain once became home to a Chinese-American-owned ski resort after Army veteran Joseph Tso bought and developed the property in the 1950s. The former Mt Cathalia resort welcomed minority visitors during an era of discrimination. Now, the historic property is set to join Minnewaska State Park…

Radio France Internationale

French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrilla faction

The Colombian army has announced that a soldier in the French Foreign Legion was kidnapped earlier this month while travelling through Narino, a region in southwestern Colombia dominated by guerrillas.

The Economic Times

Army chief's Iran visit focused on de-escalation, negotiated settlement: Pakistan

Pakistan's Foreign Office stated Army chief Asim Munir's Iran visit aimed at regional de-escalation. He met Iranian leaders to discuss preventing conflict escalation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad refuted claims that Munir visited Iran as an envoy for the United States. Pakistan continues its diplomatic efforts to revive…

International Business Times UK

'No Punishment': Hegseth Axed Us Army Chief for Investigating Kid Rock's Apache Helicopter Joyride

Former US Army Chief Gen Randy George was reportedly asked to halt an investigation into a helicopter incident near Kid Rock's home, leading to his sudden removal from the military.

Latin Times

U.S. Army Sergeant Speaks Out After Wife Is Deported — Military Families Are Losing Immigration Protections

Wife of a Fort Bliss Army sergeant was deported to Honduras after six weeks in ICE custody, one of over 50 military-family cases nationwide.

The Times of India

Hegseth asked top US military general to drop Kid Rock helicopter probe before firing him: Report

Gen. Randy George, the US Army chief of staff who was forced to retire earlier this year, was reportedly asked to drop an investigation into a low-flying helicopter incident near musician Kid Rock’s Tennessee home days before his removal.

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