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The US Air Force just used its oldest bomber to attack Iran
U.S. Central Command confirmed that a fleet of B-52s was used to target ballistic missile and commander control posts in Iran.
US identifies troops killed during actions against Iran
The soldiers, who were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, were killed during an attack by an unmanned aircraft in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
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Pentagon and FAA agree to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico
The agreement comes after the deployment of lasers led the FAA to suddenly close airspace in Texas twice in the last month.
First US casualties of Operation Epic Fury return as Trump vows escalation
The service members were killed when an Iranian drone evaded American air defenses and struck a makeshift operations center in Port Shuabia, Kuwait.
Trump to join grieving families for return of soldiers killed in Iran war
The president is joining families at Dover Air Force Base at the dignified transfer for the six U.S. troops killed in the war in the Middle East.
US to send anti-drone system to Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say
The system that is being sent, known as Merops, flies drones against drones. It is small enough to fit in the back of a midsize pickup truck.
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Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 soldiers
President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three soldiers, recognizing a service member from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Airman found dead in off-base South Carolina residence
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Fourth US service member killed in action during Iran operations
One of five U.S. service members to be listed as “seriously wounded” during major combat operations against Iran has died.
By J.D. Simkins
3 F-15s shot down by Kuwait in friendly fire incident, pilots safe, US says
"Kuwait has acknowledged this incident," according to U.S. Central Command. All six crew members have been recovered and are in stable condition.
By J.D. Simkins
Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of ‘wokeness’
Without citing evidence, Hegseth said the universities have become “breeding grounds of toxic indoctrination” that undermine military values.
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US, Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership
Trump said the U.S. would “avenge” the deaths of three U.S. service members and that “there will likely be more” killed before the conflict ends.
9 Iranian naval ships have been destroyed and sunk, Trump says
President Trump also said Iran's naval headquarters has been "largely destroyed" in a different attack.
3 US troops killed, 5 seriously wounded in actions against Iran
U.S. Central Command officials announced Sunday that three U.S. service members were killed in action during combat operations.
By J.D. Simkins