A sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier called for silence and respect after laughter was heard near Hegseth’s delegation, prompting the Pentagon to affirm that the soldier correctly reminded visitors to maintain decorum.
The Air Force could purchase up to 16,000 AV2.2 helmets under an $83.4 million contract, giving most fixed wing aviators lighter, better ventilated, and more adaptable equipment beginning in late summer 2027.
The Army is testing autonomous vehicles at Fort Benning and Fort Hood, with five companies advancing in a competition to modernize transportation, reduce routine driving duties and potentially let soldiers summon rides through an application.
Warhound plans to combine cloning, gene editing, advanced military equipment and early training to rebuild America’s working dog supply, reduce costly failures and produce its first operational candidates in about two years.
After losing two husbands in Navy airship disasters, Joy Bright Hancock returned to service, helped establish a permanent military role for women and earned recognition from her peers as the First Lady of the Navy.
Britain says its military bases remain secure despite the movement of at least 10 American refueling aircraft and reports of an Iranian threat, as RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath reportedly shift to FPCON Charlie.
Ukraine says renewed Starshield speed restrictions are disrupting military operations and drone interceptions as Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner pursue talks with Vladimir Putin following inconclusive negotiations in Abu Dhabi.
Scouting America’s new merit badge connects scouts with military history, veterans and service families through 10 requirements, while reflecting program changes that secured continued War Department support after sharp criticism from Secretary Pete Hegseth.