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Behind the US Air Force unit that spearheaded the mission to rescue downed airman

The concept of a dedicated pararescue force traces its roots back to the end of World War II. Becoming a PJ is widely considered one of the most grueling undertakings in the military.

Members of the US Air Force Pararescue, April 5, 2026; illustrative.
SATELLITE IMAGE shows the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, in Bushehr Province, Iran, May 26, 2025.

Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images

 Israeli soldiers stand near an Iranian missile embedded in the ground on March 24, 2026 in the Palestinian village of Hares, West Bank. Iranian missiles have routinely flown over, and sometimes landed in, the West Bank during Israel's war with Iran.

US intel. says half of Iran’s weapons are still intact as Trump, Netanyahu claim otherwise - report

The Pentagon building in Virginia.

The US may be weighing a ground operation in Iran, and it could last for weeks - report


Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say

Hegseth shared details on the imminent March 15 launch of attacks on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi fighters with a group of security officials and accidentally included reporter Jeffrey Goldberg

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, after a meeting of NATO Defense Ministers at the Alliance headquarters, in Brussels, Belgium October 15, 2025.

US approves potential sale of helicopter support, training to Saudi Arabia for $1 billion

The Pentagon says the potential sale covers spare and repair parts, as well as training, for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps' helicopter fleet.

AH-64 Apache Helicopter seen on July 6, 2021

Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts

The US government has asked contractor competitors to develop four versions of missile interceptors to address threats at various altitudes and speeds, but those contracts have yet to be awarded.

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding the Golden Dome missile defense shield in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 20, 2025.

Several international airlines cancel their flights in Venezuela after US warning

Several international airlines canceled flights from Venezuela after the US FAA warned of hazardous conditions and heightened military activity in the region.

People line up to board the plane in a terminal at the Simon Bolivar International airport in Maiquetia, La Guaira State, Venezuela June 3, 2024.

US to launch new phase of Venezuela ops., including possible plan to overthrow Maduro, sources say

US officials say Washington is moving toward a new phase of action against Venezuela, as military pressure and covert options against the Maduro government remain on the table.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures on the day of a march marking Venezuelan Student Day, in Caracas, Venezuela, November 21, 2025.

US designates Venezuela's Cartel de los Solas as terror organization

"Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela’s legitimate government," the US State Department said.

 A coast guard boat of the Venezuelan Navy operates off the Caribbean coast on the day Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro says that Venezuela would deploy military, police, and civilian defenses at 284 "battlefront" locations across Venezuela, amid heightened tensions with the US, Sept. 11, 2025.

Weapons makers have 'conned' US military into buying expensive equipment

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll comments were unusually blunt for a sitting government official

Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)

US approves potential $330 million military sale to Taiwan, first under Trump

The US greenlighted a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, marking a significant step in its support for Taiwan amid China’s objections.

An IDF (Ching-Kuo Fighter) jet takes off, as Taiwan's military demonstrates combat readiness ahead of upcoming Lunar New Year holidays in an annual exercises in Taichung, Taiwan January 7, 2025; illustrative.

Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere

The US has conducted its 20th strike against alleged drug trafficking vessels, killing "four narco-terrorists."

 US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, in Quantico, Virginia, US, September 30, 2025.

White House restricts access for journalists to press secretary's office

Journalists can no longer freely enter the White House press secretary’s office, sparking outcry over transparency and press freedom from the White House Correspondents’ Association.

Journalists raise their hands to ask questions, as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 23, 2025.