Wings Over Houston Airshow: Thunderbirds won't perform amid government shutdown

Event organizers say the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will not be performing at the 2025 CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow this weekend due to the government shutdown. However, the show will go on.

Plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth makes unscheduled landing in U.K. due to cracked windshield

A plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth back to the United States from a NATO meeting in Brussels, Belgium had to make an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft’s windshield.

Celebrating 250 years: The U.S. Navy, founded on October 13, 1775

The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on October 13, 1775.

Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown

President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.

US troops to monitor Israel, Hamas peace deal | The D.C. Daily
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President Trump will be at Walter Reed Medical Center for his routine annual check up before a trip to Israel on Sunday as 200 US troops will be sent to monitor the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Plus, a judge blocks the National Guard deployment to Chicago.

The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?

As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.

U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted

During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities.  Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown. 

Hegseth summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting

The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.

US Army issues new appearance, uniform standards

The U.S. Army has introduced a new policy updating its grooming, appearance, and uniform standards following a comprehensive review.

Houston communities remembering 9/11
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We're nearing the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and FOX 26's Jade Flury has a look at how local communities are taking the time to remember the victims, first responders, and those who lives were changed by the tragedy.

NY Times defends report about failed SEAL Team 6 mission into North Korea

The New York Times on Friday reported details of what it says was a deadly failed raid into North Korea by a U.S. Special Operations team during President Trump’s first term back in 2019.

Trump order aims to bring back ‘Department of War’

President Donald Trump signed an an executive order Friday directing the Pentagon to use the historic name “Department of War," though Congress alone has the power to make the change official.

Trump to sign order renaming DOD to 'Department of War'

The U.S. employed the Department of War title for its military agency up until 1949 when it was renamed the Department of Defense.

China’s military parade shows off new missiles, drones

China displayed its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. Here are some photos from the massive event.