Civil War taught how to influence news media. It nearly cost Lincoln re-election

The idea of using news media to spin a narrative and push a political agenda is hardly new. The Confederate Secret Service used that strategy to try and defeat President Lincoln.

China Showcases ‘Dogs of War’ Battle Robots in Cambodia Military Drills

China’s largest-ever military drills with Cambodia on Thursday included a showcase performance by the literal dogs of war — a squad of robot dogs with automatic rifles mounted on their backs.

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Army presents Purple Heart to Minnesota veteran 73 years after he was wounded in Korean War

Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran who was wounded in combat, received his Purple Heart medal after 73 years and a 'long fight with the U.S. Army.'

Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, the airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy

Family, friends and hundreds of members of the Air Force paid their final respects to Roger Fortson at a suburban Atlanta megachurch, after he was shot and killed in Florida by a sheriff's deputy.

Chairman of Joint Chiefs: Only a Matter of Time Before NATO Military Advisers in Ukraine

US says NATO military trainers will eventually be sent to Ukraine: report

The U.S. says says it is only a matter of time before NATO military trainers are sent to Ukraine to help in its effort to thwart Russia's invasion, according to a report.

North Korea test-fires suspected missiles after US and South Korea conduct fighter jet drill

North Korea test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles on Friday in response to a joint U.S.-South Korea military exercise the North viewed as a major security threat.

Missing Colorado hiker, 23, found dead in Rocky Mountain National Park after suffering 'significant fall'

The body of a missing 23-year-old Colorado hiker who vanished while scaling Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park has been found, officials say.

How artificial intelligence is reshaping modern warfare

Harnessing AI is key to the United States staying ahead of adversaries in a competitive battlefield. Software companies are showing off their latest AI tools to military officials.

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

Officials are 'cautiously optimistic' that a decline in reported sexual assaults among the military academies and active-duty service members suggests leaders are getting a handle on the problem.

2 foreign nationals in ICE custody after attempted breach at major Marine base

Two foreign nationals from Jordan are now in federal immigration custody after being apprehended at a Marine base in Virginia and attempted to access the site.

Texas Gov. Abbott issues full pardon for Army sergeant who killed BLM protester

Texas Gov. Abbott has issued a full pardon for a former U.S. Army Sergeant convicted of murder in the shooting death of an armed protester in a 2020 Black Lives Matter march.

US Navy's USS Ronald Reagan departs Japan home port after nearly a decade

The USS Ronald Reagan, an aircraft carrier serving as a symbol of U.S.-Japan defense ties in the Indo-Pacific, has concluded its nearly nine-year deployment.

Colorado Army National Guard joins search for missing hiker in Rocky Mountain National Park

The search for missing Colorado hiker Lucas Macaj, a member of the Space Force, remains ongoing as the Colorado Army National Guard is now helping.

Ukraine military claims to have halted Russia's offensive in key town

In northeastern Ukraine, Ukrainian forces claim to have halted Russian advancements in the key town of Vovchansk, despite Moscow's recent frontline push.

Coast Guard studying if other bridges at risk following Baltimore bridge disaster

The U.S. Coast Guard says it is studying if other bridges across the nation are at risk after Baltimore collapse in March which resulted in the deaths of six people..

Japan, US to develop missile defense system to counter hypersonic weapons threat

Japan and the U.S. have agreed to jointly develop a new missile defense system in response to the rising threat of hypersonic weapons from other countries.

World War II love letters reveal passionate young man 'I never knew,' daughter writes in new book

The new book "Sealed With a Kiss" by Massachusetts author Paula Bernice Roberts is based on 350 love letters her father wrote her mother amid his World War II Army service.

Remains of 17-year-old soldier killed in Korean War identified

The remains of 17-year-old Army Pfc. Thomas A. Smith — who was killed in the Korean War — have been identified, and will be buried in his hometown of Grant, Michigan.

US Coast Guard suspends search for missing Florida diver: 'Deeply saddened'

Authorities reported that a diver disappeared Sunday while exploring a WWII-era shipwreck off the coast of Florida that is prone to strong currents.

China's military monitors route taken by Filipino activists sailing toward disputed shoal

In the South China Sea, Filipino activists and fishermen sailed to assert the Philippines' sovereignty over a disputed shoal while being closely monitored by China.

Report: 2 Foreign Nationals Attempted to Breach Marine Corps Base in Virginia

Two foreign nationals reportedly pretended to be Amazon workers in an attempt to breach the Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia, located 36 miles outside of Washington, DC.

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Naval Academy plebes scale greased 21-foot Herndon Monument in annual freshman year tradition

Naval Academy first-years scaled the greased-up, 21-foot-tall Herndon Monument obelisk to graduate from plebes to fourth class midshipmen in an annual academy tradition.

Biden Flip-Flops on Israel... Again

Pakistan's military conducts successful test-fire of newly developed rocket system, army says

Pakistan's military has announced the successful test-firing of the Fatah-II Guided Rocket System, a short-range weapon developed for defense from India.

North Korea's menacing nuclear threat is too dangerous to ignore. US must lead before time runs out

North Korea's growing nuclear power makes it an increasing threat to the US and our allies. But there are bipartisan ways to stand up to the Pyongyang dictatorship.

Florida sheriff's deputy seen fatally shooting 23-year-old US airman

A Florida sheriff's office released body camera video that showed the fatal shooting by a sheriff's deputy of a 23-year-old U.S airman.

US military constructs hulking metal pier amid Biden's $320 million gamble to get aid into Gaza

The U.S. military has constructed a floating pier approximately 1,500-ft in length, completing the first step of Biden's $320 million plan to bring aid into Gaza.

Air Force instructor pilot killed when ejection seat activated on ground

An Air Force instructor pilot died following an accident in which his ejection seat activated during ground operations, the military branch said.

2 fighter jets clip wings during Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Florida

Two fighter jets landed safely after clipping wings while performing an aerial maneuver during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Florida over the weekend.

Family of 4, including children, killed by missile strike in Pakistan

In Pakistan, a drone-launched missile hit a house in a former Pakistani Taliban stronghold near the Afghan border on Tuesday, killing at least four villagers.

Mudslinging candidates in heated House race face voters on big primary day

Voters will determine the Republican nominee in a heated race for Congress in West Virginia that's seen the top two candidates lob major attacks at one another.

Japan's military struggles to recruit women following series of sexual harassment cases

Japan's military is struggling to recruit women, which is partly due to a decline in applications following instances of sexual harassment within the ranks.

Top Russian defense official arrested on bribery charges amid Kremlin shake-up

Russian authorities have arrested a second senior Defense Ministry official on bribery charges days after President Vladimir Putin replaced the defense minister.

Plaintiffs suing Navy for jet fuel leak into drinking water in Hawaii seek $225K to $1.25M

A lawyer representing families who drank water tainted with jet fuel in Hawaii is asking a judge to award plaintiffs a range of about $225,000 to about $1.25 million each in damages.

Mother of Army soldier detained in Russia reveals what she would write him in a letter

The mother of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who is being detained in Vladivostok, Russia, reveals to Fox News Digital what she would say to him now.

Former army lawyer sentenced to prison after exposing alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan

David McBride, a former army lawyer, has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for leaking classified information about alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan.

New Jersey Marine arrested after allegedly making threats to kill White people, 'began planning' mass shooting

A Marine was arrested in New Jersey after federal prosecutors said he threatened to carry out a mass shooting at a gym or a grocery store to specifically kill White people.

Army officer resigns commission over US support for Israel, killing of civilians in Gaza

An Army officer assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency has resigned in protest over the United States’ continued military support for Israel.

Ukraine's Kharkiv residents remain defiant as Russia launches new offensive

Despite intense fighting in the Kharkiv region, residents of Ukraine's second largest city, Kharkiv, have remained defiant. The city experienced a temporary respite on Sunday.

Only a few hundred remain in Vovchansk as Russian advance intensifies in northeast Ukraine

Ukrainian officials say only a few hundred residents remain in the embattled northeast town of Vovchansk amid pitched battles after a renewed Russian assault.

US special ops teams must cut 5,000 troops over next 5 years amid push to recruit technical experts

U.S. special operations commanders must balance a mandated cut of their overall forces by about 5,000 troops over the next five years with the need to hire more technical experts.

US military forces to establish 9 sites on Philippine bases to counter China threats

The U.S. military has plans to establish their presence in nine sites on Philippine bases under a 2014 defense pact, aimed at countering Chinese threats.

Marine reflects on AI's 'incredible change' for military as he looks to future with new novel

Much of "2054" by Elliot Ackerman and Ret. Admiral James G. Stavridis focused on the race to achieve the singularity, which would accelerate tech development to unbelievable levels.

Air Force AI dogfight means tech could replace Maverick vs. China

Dogfights aren't Maverick vs. the world anymore. The secretary of the Air Force proved that by flying mock aerial combat in a Vista F-16 controlled by artificial intelligence.

'Would Strengthen Hamas' -- David Cameron Says UK Won't Stop Arming Israel After Biden Withholds Weapons

The UK will not stop supplying arms to Israel, David Cameron said, after the Biden administration began halting weapons shipments to Israel.

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VP Contender Doug Burgum on Biden Withholding Military Aid from Israel: ‘He's Actually Negotiating for the Terrorists’

President Joe Biden is not only negotiating with terrorists but has gone so far as to negotiate for them, according to Republican Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota, who slammed the 81-year-old Democrat for withholding crucial munitions from the U.S.’s “top ally” Israel in order to “get votes in November from the pro-Hamas part of the Democrat party.”

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Mother's Carnival Cruise ends in dramatic medevac after son 'didn't seem ok'

Angela Bridges and her 12-year-old son, Aiden, were airlifted from aboard the Carnival Venezia more than 350 nautical miles offshore in a medical emergency on Saturday.

Ukraine beats back Russian attempt to cross border as Moscow seeks Kharkiv buffer zone: report

Ukrainian officials suspect that Moscow plans to take Kharkiv as part of establishing a buffer zone between the Ukrainian and Russian borders as the war drags on.

Coast Guard rescues injured sailor off Georgia coast

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an injured man whose sailboat, the Quicksilver, ran aground near Sapelo Sound, Georgia on Wednesday. The man was airlifted away from the scene.

Large barge crashes into historic Fort Madision Bridge in Iowa, later sinks

A near 100-year-old bridge in Iowa was struck by a loose barge on Thursday prompting its temporary closure before later reopening without any significant damage or injuries.

US troops in standoff in African nations as Cold War-like tensions take hold on continent

A standoff is said to exist between Washington and the military juntas running Chad and Niger, who both want U.S. troops to leave, while welcoming Russian forces

European naval force arrests 6 suspected pirates after Gulf of Aden attack

In the Gulf of Aden, European naval forces intercepted six suspected pirates who fired on an oil tanker, likely part of a rise in piracy attacks linked to Somalia.

Bodycam footage shows moment deputy fatally shoots Air Force airman at his home

Police in Florida have released video of a deputy fatally shooting an Air Force airman as he answered the door to his apartment last week.

China Mandates Military Training for Young Students

Biden admin's National Guard 'power grab' slammed by former general as governors put up rare united front

A plan that could let the Air Force transfer Air National Guard troops to the Space Force has been met with fierce opposition from governors.

‘Taking the Side of These Terrorists’: Trump Slams ‘Crooked’ Biden's Threat to Withhold Military Support from Israel

Donald Trump openly castigated Joe Biden for his threat to stop military shipments to Israel during operations against Palestinian terrorists.

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52 US-bound migrants apprehended off Puerto Rico packed inside rickety boat

More than 50 migrants crammed inside a small boat were apprehended by the U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday. The agency says the migrants were at the start of a long journey to the U.S.

Air Force airman fatally shot when Florida deputies breached wrong apartment, attorney says

Senior Airman Roger Fortson of the U.S. Air Force was fatally shot by a Florida deputy after they burst into the wrong apartment, according to civil rights attorney Ben Crump.

Putin defends Russia's planned tactical nuclear weapons drill, calling exercise 'nothing unusual'

The planned exercise involving the practice deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in southern Russia is nothing unusual, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russian deputy defense minister facing bribery charges has appeal for house arrest denied

Timur Ivanov, a Russian deputy defense minister, had his appeal for house arrest denied by a Moscow court as he faces bribery charges, according to officials.

Remains identified as Vietnam veteran nearly 50 years after farmers chasing pig stumbled upon skeleton

The remains of Vietnam veteran Gerald Francis Long have finally been identified after they were first discovered in Arizona on April 19, 1975.

China condemns US military ship's passage through Taiwan Strait weeks before new leader takes office

A U.S. destroyer's recent passage through the Taiwan Strait has drawn criticism from China's military, occurring just before Taiwan's new president's inauguration.

U.S. Soldier's Mother Told Him Not to go to Russia

NYC vandals who defaced WWI statue, burned American flag should 'learn their history,' veterans group says

A World War I monument in Central Park defaced by protesters this week has left veterans groups and local officials frustrated and infuriated.

Veterans groups 'saddened' after NYC WWI memorial defaced, American flag burned by anti-Israel agitators

A World War I monument in Central Park defaced by protesters this week has left veterans groups and local officials frustrated and infuriated.

China Drafts Law to Require Military Training for Elementary School Children

The Chinese Communist regime drafted a law that would require military training for children all the way down to the elementary school level.

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Veterans groups 'saddened' by anti-Israel vandalism of New York City World War I memorial: 'Despicable acts'

A World War I monument in Central Park that defaced by protesters this week has left veterans groups and local officials frustrated and infuriated.

China could 'overwhelm' US military bases as Biden shows 'alarming lack of urgency': House committee chair

The new chairman of the House China Committee says there is an "alarming lack of urgency" from the Biden administration to adopt defensive measures to protect against threats from China

Carnival Cruise passengers airlifted by Air Force in dramatic rescue

The rescue of a mother and her child from a Carnival Cruise Line ship in the Atlantic by U.S. Air Force helicopters on Saturday was captured by dramatic photos.

Poland detains Russian man who illegally crossed from Belarus, security officials say

A 41-year-old man from Russia was detained by Polish security officials after illegally crossing into Poland from Belarus. The man is being questioned by authorities.

Australian PM Albanese disputes China's claim that Australia was responsible for dangerous aircraft encounter

Australia's prime minister has rejected China's claim that Australia was responsible for a dangerous incident between their military aircraft over the Yellow Sea.

Russian court says detained US Army soldier will be held until July for allegedly causing 'significant damage'

U.S. Army soldier Gordon Black will remain in pretrial detention in Russia until July 2 after being arrested on a theft charge, Russian authorities say.

US and Philippine military forces sink ship during largescale drills in disputed South China Sea

In a recent military exercise in the South China Sea, U.S. and Philippine forces sank a mock enemy ship using high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes.

Champagne, kings, Christianity and Germany's WWII surrender: Reims, France is 'intoxicating'

Reims, France is one of the world's most compelling tourist destinations. It's the largest city in Champagne while home to French Christianity, kings and significant World War II victory.

Former Army soldier convicted of murdering pregnant soldier on Germany base in 2001

A former Army soldier has been convicted of second-degree murder in the November 2001 killing of 19-year-old Pfc. Amanda Gonzales, who was four months pregnant at the time.

Texas Gov. Abbott calls National Guard, Space Force proposal a 'power grab'

Governors are worried about a proposal that would transfer some Air National Guard members to the Space Force without gubernatorial consent.

Vietnam veteran reunites with lost dog tag after 56 years: 'I didn't believe it'

Florence, South Carolina, resident Larry Morganti recently reunited with his dog tag from the Vietnam War after a Swedish metal detectorist found it and shipped it to the U.S.

Temporary floating pier for Gaza aid completed, will move into position once weather lets up: Pentagon

Pentagon says the two main components of a floating pier has been constructed, though it cannot be moved into place because of high seas and bad weather.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams donates $5K of own money to catch anti-Israel agitators who defaced World War I memorial

Anti-Israel agitators vandalized a World War I memorial Monday night in NYC as protests carried on near Central Park. New York City Mayor Eric Adams called for the arrest of the vandals, while putting up some his own money as a reward.

WWI statue vandalized in NYC by anti-Israel agitators to be treated with 'seriousness' as mayor offers reward

Anti-Israel agitators vandalized a World War I memorial Monday night in NYC as protests carried on near Central Park. New York City Mayor Eric Adams called for the arrest of the vandals, while putting up some his own money as a reward.

SOCOM conducts US military demonstrations in Florida with helicopters, paratroopers, counter attacks and more

Military demonstrators on Tuesday in Tampa, Florida, flew helicopters, shot blank ammunition and showed off tactical proficiencies to audiences.

Pentagon officials say US Army soldier detained in Russia remains in pretrial detention facility

The Pentagon said Tuesday that a U.S. Army soldier detained in Russia last week will remain in a pretrial detention facility, at least until his next hearing.

Canada to Destroy Thousands of Classic Browning Hi-Power Pistols

Mother of American soldier detained in Russia while visiting girlfriend believes he was 'set up'

The mother of a U.S. Army sergeant detained in Russia, accused of stealing, spoke to "Good Morning America" on Tuesday and believes her son was "set up."

Man killed in confrontation with Florida law enforcement identified by Air Force

The U.S. Air Force identified 23-year-old Senior Airman Roger Fortson, who died at his off-base residence following an encounter with a sheriff's deputy.

Suicide attack that killed 5 Chinese nationals was planned in Afghanistan, Pakistan's military says

A suicide bombing that killed five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver in March was planned in neighboring Afghanistan, according to Pakistan’s military.

UK data breach exposes thousands of military personnel, officials say

A significant data breach has been disclosed by British officials, impacting thousands of serving British military personnel. The breach occurred in a payroll system.

Lincoln’s special forces battled Mosby’s Confederate Rangers with bravery and brains

The Civil War wasn't all large battles. The future of US special forces was inspired by Lincoln’s Union Scouts who fought Confederate commander Mosby with bravery and brains.

US Army soldier detained in Russia, charged with criminal misconduct: officials

A U.S. Army soldier was detained in Vladivostok, Russia, last week and charged with criminal misconduct, according to officials with the military branch.

Turkey carries out new airstrikes in northern Iraq, killing 16 Kurdish militants

Turkey's defense ministry said the country carried out a new round of airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in neighboring Iraq. The airstrikes killed 16 militants.

Chad holds long-awaited presidential election set to end years of military rule

Chad is holding a presidential election after three years of military rule under interim president Mahamat Deby Itno, who assumed power following his father's death.

Russia announces nuclear drills in response to 'provocative' comments by Western officials

Russia's Defense Ministry has announced plans for drills simulating the deployment of nuclear weapons. This follows comments by Western officials about the war in Ukraine.

US and Philippine military forces conduct combat drills off southern Taiwan

U.S. Marines and Filipino troops conducted combat drills in the Philippines on Monday. The military drills involve more than 16,000 personnel, officials said.

D-Day veteran, 99, spreads message of peace ahead of Normandy landings anniversary

D-Day veteran Charles Shay is about to take part next month in the 80th celebrations of the landings in Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe.

US Air Force Secretary Kendall flies in cockpit of plane controlled by AI

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall boarded the cockpit of an F-16 controlled by artificial intelligence on Friday, before the plane entered a dogfight with a human-controlled plane.

Chinese Court Sentences Man to Jail Time for Affair With Wife of Soldier

WWII veteran, 100, finally receives his college diploma nearly 60 years after graduation

John "Jack" Milton, 100, recently received his diploma from the University of Maryland Global Campus nearly six decades after he was supposed to walk at graduation.

American veterans who commit suicide are 95% male, crisis often driven by family disputes, say experts

Veterans who commit suicide are 95% male and the crisis is often driven by marital disputes and a resulting inabiilty to see their children on a regular basis, experts and advocates said.

Man, 65, bitten by shark off South Carolina coast while spearfishing, Coast Guard says

A 65-year-old man was spearfishing about 20 miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, when he was bitten by a shark, the Coast Guard said.

The US military may have a new leg up on China in the Pacific

Dave Merrill, CEO and co-founder of Elroy Air, told Fox News Digital about an autonomous cargo delivery system that would give the U.S. military a leg up against China.

Donald Trump Is in No Danger of Violating the Posse Comitatus Act

NORAD detects, tracks 4 Russian military aircraft near Alaska airspace

The U.S. military said it detected four Russian military aircraft flying near Alaska. NORAD confirmed that the aircraft stayed in international airspace.

Base housing US military entered by Russian troops in Niger, defense official says

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that hosts U.S. troops following a decision to expel U.S. forces, according to a U.S. defense official.

Bombing at refugee camp kills 5 people, including children, in eastern Congo

A bomb explosion at a refugee camp in eastern Congo has killed at least five people, including children, with over 20 others sustaining injuries, officials say.

2 military personnel to face court martial over drone attack that killed 85 villagers in Nigeria

Two military personnel will face a court martial for their involvement in a military drone attack that killed 85 villagers in December in Nigeria's north.

Lee Greenwood on America's veterans and pride in our country: 'I have great faith'

As his new DVD, "An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood" — a concert filmed in Alabama — goes on sale May 3 to help America's veterans, the Grammy-winning singer shared his faith in the U.S.A.

Socialist Colombia Discovers Tons of Military Hardware Missing from Bases: 'May Be in Haiti'

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro denounced the disappearance of more than a million pieces of ammunition and weapons from 2 military bases.

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State Department wants China, Russia to declare that AI won't control nuclear weapons, only humans

A State Department official is pushing for China and Russia to make statements declaring that AI will not be used to make nuclear weapons decisions.

Air Force prepares additional charges against Jack Teixeira, who leaked Pentagon classified documents

The U.S. Air Force is preparing to file additional charges against Jack Teixeira, who in March pleaded guilty to leaking classified military documents about the Russia-Ukraine war.

US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country

An American general has said the U.S. military plans to return within a month to Chad to discuss revising an agreement that allows it to keep troops based in the African country.

98-year-old in Ukraine escapes Russian troops by walking for miles, with slippers and a cane

Lidia Stepanivna Lomikovska, a 98-year-old woman in Ukraine, escaped Russian-occupied territory by walking nearly 6 miles alone, according to officials.

John and Annie Glenn Museum houses roots of life, and love, that reached for the stars

The John and Annie Glenn Museum opens to the public for the 2024 season on Wednesday, May 1. It traces the formative years of astronaut John Glenn and his wife.

Russia's Kremlin parades Western equipment captured from Ukrainian army at exhibition

An exhibition in Moscow organized by the Russian Defense Ministry showcases over 30 pieces of Western military equipment captured from Kyiv forces during the war in Ukraine.

Growing controversy over Biden's Gaza pier fuels concerns over cost, security

Construction of President Biden’s floating Gaza pier is nearly complete as some critics raise concerns over security and the growing cost of the now $320 million project.