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As Bob Feller drove to sign his contract with the Cleveland Indians for the 1942 season, he distracted himself by listening to his car radio.
Already an accomplished Major League Baseball pitcher, Feller was 23 years old and entering the prime of his athletic career. As he traveled through the Midwest, a news alert announcing the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor interrupted regular programming.
Related: What John Glenn did to save his famous wingman’s life in Korea
Feller, the only pitcher ever to throw a no-hitter on MLB’s Opening Day, never signed that contract.

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When Richard Nixon ended the draft in January 1973, America lost something vital to its soul.

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The Navy’s Columbia-class SSBNs will be central to the U.S. nuclear deterrent once in service.

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As modern air defenses become more sophisticated, the U.S.

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The new H-60Mx now goes to testing as the Army works to expand its autonomous and remote-controlled arsenal.

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The B-52H Stratofortress is continuing the integration tests with the AGM-181 Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) missile, the Air Force’s next-gen stealth nuclear cruise missile….

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When the United States and Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facilities in June last year, the operation caught many observers off guard — the planning was tightly concealed. By contrast, when Operation Epic Fury started in the early hours of Feb. 28, much of the world was staying up refreshing their screens, waiting for it to begin. Open source analysts tracked the usual indicators of escalation: satellite imagery, repositioning of carrier strike groups, and cryptic statements from officials. Intelligence agencies monitored missile deployments, while journalists quoted inside sources.

The U.S. Armed Forces have been confirmed to be receiving F-35 fifth generation fighters without their radars, despite denials by the Department of War in February that this was the case. This is a result of an outstandingly long certification time for the AN/APG-85 next generation radar, which was developedto enhance the capabilities of the F-35 to succeed the older AN/APG-81.

President Donald Trump’s suggestion that he would likely delay his planned state visit to Beijing by “a month or so” to focus on the war with Iran underscores the fragility of the U.S.-Chinese truce that has held since October. Expectations of a U.S.-Chinese thaw had resurfaced in recent months as both sides worked toward a summit, reduced tariffs and carried out a series of good-faith measures like delaying implementation of export controls.

Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Admiral Alexander Moiseyev has confirmed that the service will transition to fielding a nuclear powered attack submarine fleet comprised exclusively of Yasen and Yasen-M class submarines, otherwise known as the Project 885/885M, within the next 10 years.

Footage released from inside Israel has shown the impacts of multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran against targets in the southern city of Dimona, striking near the country’s most sensitive nuclear site the Negev Nuclear Research Centre. Although Israel does not rely on nuclear power, the facility produces significant quantities of plutonium for a nuclear arsenal estimated at 80-400 warheads. Footage has shown Israeli anti-missile systems consistently failing to hit Iranian ballistic missiles, with strikes reported by Israeli sources to have caused over 100 casualties.

A Critical Analysis of the Military’s COVID-19 Reinstatement Initiative

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Just one day after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced an extension of the reinstatement window through April 1, 2027—and reduced the active-service obligation from four years to two—this initiative now stands as a critical test of whether high-level intent can overcome entrenched execution barriers.
The Department of War’s renewed effort to reinstate service members separated under the COVID-19 vaccine mandate represents a significant and long-overdue policy shift.

A U.S. Air Force F-35A pilot whose fighter was hit by local air defences on March 19 has been confirmed to have suffered shrapnel wounds, according to the service’s official publication Air & Space Forces Magazine. “Though U.S. Central Command has not provided details, the aircraft was most likely damaged by a surface-to-air missile rather than by small-arms fire or another projectile, given the altitude at which the F-35 typically flies,” the magazine noted, which closely corroborated with footage released by Iranian sources showing a missile hitting the aircraft.

The British Royal Navy has deployed the Astute class nuclear powered attack submarine HMS Anson into the northern Arabian Sea, placing it within range to support strikes against Iran. The submarine departed from Perth, Australia, on March 6, 2026, and is now operating in deep waters in the Middle East. This follows the deployment of the Type 45class destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus to counter Iranian drone attacks, and deployments of F-35B and Eurofighter combat jets to further bolster regional air defence efforts. Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against the U.S.

L Todd Wood and Bill Quinn talk with Air Force Academy Grad and Georgia businessman Kelvin King about his run for the GA Secretary of State position.
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The Army officially received its first version of a new Black Hawk helicopter, one modified to allow it to fly without a pilot if soldiers want.
On Friday, the Army said it took possession of the new modified Black Hawk, designated the H-60Mx. The helicopter is pilot optional, or as the military calls it, an “Optimally Piloted Vehicle.” Essentially, the new helicopter can be controlled by an Army aviator inside the aircraft, or remotely via tablet or it can fly autonomously.

A French sailor was trying to keep fit, going for a run and logging his progress on a smartwatch. He ended up revealing an aircraft carrier’s position as it sails towards the Middle East. 
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, the French Navy’s flagship, was ordered to head to the Middle East from the Baltic Sea on March 3, a multi-week journey, but its exact location in the Mediterranean Sea was revealed on March 13 when a French sailor posted his 7-kilometer run to the Strava fitness app, with his data public.

Washington — A federal judge has ruled that the Defense Department’s controversial press policy violates the First and Fifth Amendments, granting a major victory to The New York Times and its reporter Julian E. Barnes in a case challenging restrictions on journalists’ access and reporting at the Pentagon.
U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman issued the decision on Friday, March 20, 2026, declaring key provisions of the policy — introduced in October 2025 — unlawful.

New proposals to protect war graves have been w

For years, the story was simple: One wore the uniform, and the other held down the homefront. Today, however, many military spouses have served, deployed, and led themselves.
Across the military community, many military spouses have a record of military service that is often unrecognized. Many have stood watch, deployed overseas, led teams, carried missions, tackled combat zones, and have worn the uniform proudly.

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The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy has deployed its two newly commissioned Type 055 class destroyers the Anqing and Dongguan for their first known live fire exercises. Following the commissioning of the eighth Type 055 class destroyer the Xianyang in April 2023, the Anqing and Dongguan in early March were confirmed to be the ninth and tenth ships of their class to enter service, and having been produced significantly later as part of a second batch of the ships, they benefit from a number of enhancements relative to their predecessors.

Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has claimed that the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a two-stage ballistic missile toward the joint U.S.-UK military base on Diego Garcia, marking the longest ranged missile launch ever attempted by the country at approximately 4,000 kilometres. The Corps had previously been thought to field missiles with ranges of up to 2,500 kilometres, meaning that if this capability is confirmed, it would transform the service’s ability to retaliate against U.S.

The Russian High Precision Systems Holding Company has delivered a batch of Pantsir-S air defence combat vehicles to the Russian Defense Ministry, after the vehicles passed the required trials and were accepted by military acceptance representatives. State defence conglomerate Rostec reported that the Pantsir family of air defence systems is currently one of the key elements in protecting Russia’s skies, and have demonstrated high efficiency in real-world operating conditions.

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Secretary of the Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has confirmed that Ukrainian long-range drones now pose a direct threat to regions deep inside Russia, including the strategically critical Ural industrial area. The pace of development and use of Ukrainian unmanned systems has changed the security environment, he observed, warning: “Thus, until recently, the Urals were out of reach for strikes from Ukrainian territory, and today they are already in the zone of immediate threat.

Satellite images have confirmed that Iranian strikes have destroyed multiple parts of an MIM-104 Patriot long range air defence system at Riffa Air Base in Bahrain, while damaging two reinforced shelters at the facility. Bahrain is one of multiple Gulf states that has supported the U.S.-led war effort against Iran, primarily by providing access to military bases to support power projection operations.

Ukrainian sources have reported that a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter was hit and destroyed by a first-person-view (FPV) drone on the Pokrovsk region, with photos and video footage showing a burning wreckage of a helicopter near the site of the impact. The Ukrainian 59th Separate Assault Brigade was reportedly responsible for the shootdown, with the Ka-52’s status as Russia’s most costly and high value type of attack helicopter making its destruction particularly significant. The crew of the Russian aircraft appear to have managed to exit after impact.

The United States Army has demonstrated the ability to launch very long-range rotary wing combat operations over distances exceeding 2,000 kilometres during the Talon Reach exercises in South Korea, highlighting the ability to deploy combat and transport aircraft for closely integrated assaults against East Asian targets. Multiple battalions deploying AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopters, and CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, executed simultaneous operations including attack missions, air assault manoeuvres, and medical evacuation flights.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gives an update on the Department of War’s efforts to reinstate those service members who were unjustly forced out of the military because of the Covid vax mandate.

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Today, in this video, as we said we would, I want to update you on our efforts to reinstate those service members who were unjustly forced out of the military during the COVID-19 panic.
While I’m proud of our efforts over the past year, our obligations to make things right are not yet complete.

Chinese state media has for the first time released footage showing the long range surface-to-air missile capabilities of Type 055 class destroyers, with the first warship of the class, the Nanchang, shown firingHHQ-9 surface-to-air missiles. The footage was taken during the ship’s first air defence and anti-missile mission in March 2021, shortly after the vessel’s service entry in January 2020. Five missiles were launched against test targets, and reportedly demonstrated high levels of accuracy.

The Ukrainians have destroyed numerous Russian Bombers on the ground at their bases; there is a need for vigilance to ensure this does not happen to the U.S. Air Force

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Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana is where most of the remaining B-52H Bombers reside when they are not forward deployed to Anderson AFB in Guam, Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean or at Minot AFB, North Dakota.
There are roughly 70 B-52H Bombers still in combat coded status out of the 102 built.

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The U.S. military is working to increase its presence on Greenland, including adding special operations forces and potentially operating in three new areas on the island, the head of U.S. Northern Command said this week. 
The United States is currently in talks with Denmark and Greenland over a wider American military presence on the island, Air Force Gen. Gregory Guillot told senators earlier this week. Stars & Stripes first reported on Guillot’s remarks regarding expanding U.S. infrastructure in Greenland.

How trailblazer Grace Hopper taught the US military all about computers
When we think of military innovation, we think weapons, up-armored vehicles, mortar rounds, and combat zones.
But what if not every battle is physical? What if not every military innovation and revolution begins with weapons?
Related: The Navy initially denied Grace Hopper’s enlistment. Then she revolutionized computers. Some of the most significant military innovations, contributions, and transformations have happened behind desks. In code, to be precise.

The U.S. military is surging more ground, air and sea forces to the Middle East including nearly 5,000 Marines as the war with Iran approaches its fourth week. 
This week the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group left port in San Diego on Wednesday, ahead of schedule. The ready group includes the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship the USS Boxer as well as the dock landing ship the USS Comstock and amphibious transport dock ship the USS Portland; the latter two left port on Thursday. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group is carrying the roughly 2,500 Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Sometimes we have to reclaim our ambitions, because it’s so easy to lose them while we do everything else required of us. Nothing can prepare you for the journey ahead as a military spouse—except for time and space. But what you do with and during that time and space, to include the choices you make along the way, will shape and define you.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted a video on X regarding the formation of a task force led by Anthony Tata, the Undersecretary of War for Personnel & Readiness on reviewing senior service colleges to eliminate wokeness in them.

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“Seminars on “Genocide Through the Analytic of Gender”. Sounds interesting. So-called “Whiteness Studies”.
Courses that celebrate the “History of Hamas”, where a professor calls Islamist militants and their attacks, “astounding” and “incredible”.
Graduate studies that focus on the “Abolition of Law Enforcement”.

James S. Robbins, RealClearDefense
War crimes are becoming a talking point in the Iran War, but the loudest accusations are aimed at the wrong country. While critics rush to brand U.S….

The British Army’s fleet of Land Rovers – a vehicle that entered military service back in 1949 – has begun to be phased out. The vehicle has been a cornerstone of military operations for more than 70 years, but all the Army’s Land Rovers are expected to have left service by 2030. More💻: https://www.forcesnews.com/services/army/army-begins-phased-withdrawal-land-rover-after-over-70-years-service #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #military #army #vehicles #landrover

If only it were true. Sadly, Air Force veteran, martial arts world champion, and action hero Chuck Norris passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 86. 
“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” read a message credited to the Norris family posted to Instagram and Facebook Friday morning. “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.

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The United States doesn’t have a monopoly on special operations.

Cosimo Meneguzzo & Fabrizio Minniti, Modern War Institute
How to Measure Russia’s Munitions Throughput—and How to Disrupt It