Military

The Pentagon has ordered Fort Moore in Georgia to revert to its former name, Fort Benning, with a new namesake. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday, March 3, that the base will now honor Cpl. Fred G. Benning, a World War I soldier who received the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in battle. DoD

Pentagon renames Fort Moore as Fort Benning, honoring WWI hero

Trump expressed his frustration with Zelenskyy on Monday, March 3, indicating that the U.S. may soon lose patience with the Ukrainian leader. Getty Images

Trump orders pause of US military aid to Ukraine amid frustration with Zelenskyy

The Trump administration has paused U.S. offensive cyber operations against Russia as part of its efforts to reach a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued the directive to U.S. Cyber Command in late February, instructing a halt to offensive cyber and information warfare operations targeting Russia. Getty Images

US to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia: Reports

Britain's prime minister calls on more than a dozen fellow European leaders to step up in support of Ukraine and help end the war with Russia. AP Images

Europe rallies behind Ukraine after Trump, Zelenskyy meeting

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed civilian employees at the Department of Defense to comply with a recent email directive. Getty Images

Hegseth directs civilian employees to comply with DOGE email directive

The Department of Defense is deploying at least 1,000 additional U.S. troops to the southern border for enhanced border security. Getty Images

US troops bolster border security to curb illegal crossings

Zelenskyy said he is still interested in signing a rare mineral proposal following a tense meeting in the Oval Office on Friday. Getty Images

Zelenskyy meets with British prime minster following tense Trump meeting

The Department of Defense announced that military members diagnosed with gender dysphoria will be processed for separation. Getty Images

Military members with gender dysphoria to be processed for separation: DOD

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu sent negotiators to Cairo, but reports indicate Israel is preparing for a larger military operation in Gaza. IDF

The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is nearing its end, will peace hold?

President Trump cut his talks with Ukraine President Zelenskyy short, telling him to come back to the U.S. when he’s “ready for peace." Getty Images

Zelenskyy leaves WH early; Trump says he can come back when ‘ready for peace’

Commerical airlines pilots near Australia were reportedly unaware of live-fire Chinese naval drills near their flight paths. Reuters

Why pilots near Australia were unaware of a Chinese naval drill: Report

Israel's military report reveals intelligence failures, complacency led to Hamas attack, with calls for accountability and security reforms. Getty Images

Intelligence failures left Israel exposed to Oct. 7 Hamas attack: Report

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Washington to discuss a possible minerals deal and peace-keeping force with President Donald Trump. Getty Images

Trump to meet with Zelenskyy over Ukraine minerals deal, war with Russia

Israel is reportedly refusing to leave the Philadelphi Corridor, which would be a requirement under phase two of a ceasefire with Hamas. Reuters

Israel won’t leave Philadelphi Corridor, ceasefire now up in the air: Report

North Korean forces have reportedly returned to the battlefield to fight alongside Russian troops after not being seen for weeks. Getty Images

North Korean forces return to battlefield for Russia after suffering 4,000 casualties

A U.S. Supreme Court justice allows the Trump administration to continue its freeze on foreign aid spending. Getty Images

SCOTUS allows US to continue freeze on foreign aid payments

China launched live-fire drills near Taiwan, deploying 32 military aircraft and warships in a joint combat operation. Taiwan’s defense ministry says China designated a live-fire exercise zone just 40 nautical miles off the island’s southern coast, calling the move a “blatant provocation” and a direct threat to regional stability. Reuters

Taiwan scrambles forces as China stages provocative ‘live-fire’ war games

A U.S. Navy air base in Italy was locked down for hours after a potential car bomb targeting the facility was reported to security. DVIDS

US air base in Italy locked down for hours over reported car bomb threat

The team looks at the Bell V-280 Valor and the company's training helicopter, the Bell 505, in this week's weapon of the week. Straight Arrow News

Exploring the Bell 505, potential next-gen trainer: Weapon of the Week

The Department of Veterans Affairs received an estimated $571 million for suicide prevention in 2024, requesting even more funding for 2025. DVIDS

Military suicide prevention efforts fall short despite increased funding

The Weapons and Warfare team addresses the urgent issue of suicide among active duty and former military service members. DVIDS

Combating suicide in the military community: Weapons and Warfare

The U.S. is restoring North Field on Tinian Island, a historically significant airfield, to strengthen its military presence in the Pacific. DVIDS

US Pacific airfield used in nuclear attacks on Japan almost rebuilt

The BBC removed a controversial documentary about the struggles of Palestinians in Gaza after not disclosing its Hamas ties. Getty Images

BBC pulls controversial film with Hamas ties, UK police may investigate

A Polish Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot took the first flight with his country's newest aircraft on Jan. 31, 2025. DVIDS

Historic flight for Poland’s first F-35 pilot