Iran girls school bombing: US military investigating deadly strike

The U.S. military is investigating if it’s responsible for a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the war on Feb. 28.

6 US service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq, US military says

The U.S. military provided an update confirming Friday that six U.S. service members were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.

Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree

From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.

Women veterans take inaugural Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

It was a very special morning at Lakeland Linder International Airport as many women veterans headed up to Washington, D.C. for a fun-filled day for their inaugural Flight of Honor.

Family of fallen Army Capt. Cody Khork launches ROTC scholarship at Florida Southern College

Before he was a captain serving his country overseas, Cody Khork was a student at Florida Southern College. He was a political science major, a fraternity brother, and a young man defined by a deep-seated heart for service.

About 140 US troops injured in Iran so far, officials say

The Pentagon said on Tuesday about 140 U.S. service members have been wounded as a result of the conflict in Iran.

Trump says 'excursion' in Iran will be 'short-term'

The U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran continues for a 10th day, as both countries vow to press ahead with a military operation that appears to have no end in sight.

Seventh fallen US soldier identified as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, 26, of Kentucky

A seventh U.S. soldier who died from injuries sustained while he was supporting Operation Epic Fury in Saudi Arabia last week has been identified, the Department of War announced Monday.

7th US service member dies in war with Iran, Pentagon says

A seventh U.S. service member has died from injuries sustained during Iran’s initial wave of attacks across the Middle East, the Pentagon said Sunday. 

US, Iran clash over whether sunk warship was armed

The U.S. and Iran are offering sharply conflicting accounts of the March 4 sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka.

Live updates: Iran names new supreme leader; US announces 7th service member death

The U.S. and Israel vowed Sunday to press ahead with the massive military operation, which has rippled across the region and appears to have no end in sight.

US military: Is there a draft in 2026?

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.

Live updates: Russia helping Iran as war death toll rises

The death toll continues to rise in the war with Iran. At least 1,230 people are dead in Iran, more than 200 in Lebanon and around a dozen in Israel have been killed, along with six U.S. troops.

Operation Desert Storm veterans honored in Hillsborough County

A commemoration ceremony was held at Veterans Park along US-301 to honor those who served in Operation Desert Storm.

White House says Trump will attend dignified transfer of six Army soldiers killed in drone attack in Kuwait

The White House says President Trump will attend the dignified transfer Saturday morning for the six Army Reserve soldiers who were killed Sunday when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, one day after the U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joins CENTCOM commander for update as Iran war rages forward

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an update on the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa on Thursday. This comes as he tries to generate public support for the venture that has seen the toppling of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khomeini. 

Hillsborough County marks 35th anniversary of Gulf War as new conflict begins in the Middle East

Veterans and community members will gather on Friday at Veterans Memorial Park to mark the 35th anniversary of the end of the Persian Gulf War, honoring those who served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.