Australia’s most decorated living soldier charged amid fierce debate over war crimes allegations
[ad_1] American freed by Taliban RETURNS HOME American Dennis Coyle returns to the United States and embraces his loved ones after being arrested and held by the Taliban for over a year in Afghanistan, even though he was never charged with a crime. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Australian authorities have arrested […]
Yankees legend Reggie Jackson criticizes Pete Hegseth’s leadership amid Iran conflict
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson criticized War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday over the decision to shake up leadership amid the ongoing military operation in Iran. Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement on Thursday. A […]
Pentagon cites ‘meritocracy’ as reported officer promotion removals draw Democratic criticism
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly removed multiple officers from a military promotion list — a decision that diverges from standard practice and is now under review at the White House, a U.S. official told Fox News Digital. The list included candidates for dozens of senior roles, […]
US Army raises max enlistment age to 42 — and loosens restrictions for recruits with weed convictions
[ad_1] The US Army has increased the maximum enlistment age to 42 years old and alleviated restrictions on recruiting people with prior marijuana convictions. The enlistment age will officially change from 35 to 42 “for applicants with prior military service” on April 20, according to an Army Regulation report released last Friday. The minimum age […]
Pentagon leaders award 2 Purple Hearts to Old Dominion cadets who took down ISIS supporter
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Army’s top civilian and enlisted leaders have awarded eight Meritorious Service Medals and two Purple Hearts to Old Dominion University ROTC cadets who stopped the March 12 gunman later identified by the FBI as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former National Guardsman convicted in a case […]
JD Vance attends dignified transfer for seventh US soldier killed in Iran war
[ad_1] Vice President JD Vance joined the grieving family of a Kentucky man who was the seventh US service member to die in combat during the Iran war as his remains were brought back to the US Monday evening. The dignified transfer, a solemn event that honors US service members killed in action, took place at Dover […]
Trump’s emotional call to parents of fallen Staten Island Army hero Michael Ollis to reveal their son will receive Medal of Honor
[ad_1] President Trump had an emotional phone call with the parents of Staten Island native and Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis to inform them that their son would be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroically sacrificing his life in Afghanistan over a decade ago. Robert and Linda Ollis were in the kitchen of […]