Pentagon taking steps to address troops who fail to adhere to grooming and fitness standards

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is renewing his push to tighten grooming and fitness standards for American service members. CBS News’ Lindsey Reiser has more.

Military members assaulted by fellow troops cannot sue the military. That could change.

A rule created 75 years ago bars military members from suing the government while still on active duty, even in cases when one service member sexually assaults another. But if…

Trump warns US could withdraw troops from Europe over Greenland dispute

Trump reiterated his demand that Greenland come under U.S. control because of its strategic importance in the Arctic. He also complained about Europe’s opposition to such a move. 

US troops could restart Poland deployments in the ‘coming weeks’

Source: YouTube Summary A Polish defense official said the U.S. military will resume rotating troops into Poland in the “coming weeks,” two months after the Pentagon abruptly canceled an Army…

US troops working in Venezuelan airport tower as aid flows in

U.S. airmen and Marines have been helping to staff the air traffic control tower at Venezuela’s main international airport, the primary lifeline for airlifted aid following two major earthquakes, according…

US troops returning to Poland in ‘coming weeks,’ defense minister says

The rotation of U.S. service members in Poland, which was paused by the Pentagon earlier this year, will return to the Central European country in the “coming weeks,” Poland’s Defense…

Baby dies after Israeli troops block emergency journey to hospital

A baby died after his family’s attempt to reach hospital was blocked by Israel at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank

US withdraws combat troops from Nigeria after counterterrorism mission

The United States has withdrawn most of the troops sent to Nigeria earlier this year, after wrapping up a combat operation against Islamic State fighters in the country. Gen. Dagvin…

Washington’s orders to troops after July 4: You’re fighting for a new nation

The Fourth of July and the signing of the Declaration of Independence severed ties with Great Britain and thus receives its due attention. But it was on July 5, 1776,…