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Pentagon identifies seventh soldier killed in action during Operation Epic Fury Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington succumbed to his injuries on Sunday after a March 1 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington succumbed to his injuries on Sunday after a March 1 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

European NATO nations reduce reliance on US arms imports: SIPRI data European governments are spending more defense money in South Korea, France and Israel, according to a new analysis.

European governments are spending more defense money in South Korea, France and Israel, according to a new analysis.

Pentagon and FAA agree to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico The agreement comes after the deployment of lasers led the FAA to suddenly close airspace in Texas twice in the last month.

The agreement comes after the deployment of lasers led the FAA to suddenly close airspace in Texas twice in the last month.

Aircraft launching from the USS Abraham Lincoln during Operation Epic Fury.

No deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender,’ Trump says In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote that “IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE” should the Islamic Republic decide to put down its arms.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote that “IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE” should the Islamic Republic decide to put down its arms.

Army National Guard soldiers earn Norwegian Ski Badge The foreign military badge is awarded to troops who prove proficient at military skiing in frigid winter conditions.

The foreign military badge is awarded to troops who prove proficient at military skiing in frigid winter conditions.

Gulf allies complain US did not provide notice of Iran attacks and ignored warnings, sources say Officials in Gulf countries complained the U.S. ignored their warnings that the war would have devastating consequences for the entire region.

Officials in Gulf countries complained the U.S. ignored their warnings that the war would have devastating consequences for the entire region.

March 5, 2026 - U.S. forces conduct precision strikes in Iran, targeting Iranian command and control facilities, air defense capabilities, missile + drone launch sites, and military airfields.

US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv’s drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice Ukraine announced earlier this year that it would begin exporting low-cost interceptor drones specifically designed to hunt and destroy Iranian Shaheds.

Ukraine announced earlier this year that it would begin exporting low-cost interceptor drones specifically designed to hunt and destroy Iranian Shaheds.

Novel interceptor drones bend air-defense economics in Ukraine’s favor Artificial intelligence plays no role yet in interception missions — today it is still manual ramming or close-in detonation.

Artificial intelligence plays no role yet in interception missions — today it is still manual ramming or close-in detonation.

UK says F-35 fighter has shot down an in Iranian drone in first for RAF

“I just could not be prouder of our men and women in uniform leveraging innovation to create dilemmas for the enemy.” – Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM Commander

Mastermind of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump is dead, Hegseth claims “Iran tried to kill President Trump, and President Trump got the last laugh,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.

“Iran tried to kill President Trump, and President Trump got the last laugh,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.

The US Air Force just used its oldest bomber to attack Iran U.S. Central Command confirmed that a fleet of B-52s was used to target ballistic missile and commander control posts in Iran.

U.S. Central Command confirmed that a fleet of B-52s was used to target ballistic missile and commander control posts in Iran.

Israeli F-35 notches first kill of a manned fighter in downing of Iranian Yak-130 In another first, the U.K. reported that its Royal Air Force’s F-35B jets had intercepted Iranian drones above Jordan.

In another first, the U.K. reported that its Royal Air Force’s F-35B jets had intercepted Iranian drones above Jordan.

US submarine sinks Iranian ship in first torpedo kill since WWII, Pentagon confirms A single Mk-48 torpedo achieved "immediate effect" on an Iranian frigate, which was operating in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon confirmed.

A single Mk-48 torpedo achieved "immediate effect" on an Iranian frigate, which was operating in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon confirmed.

US troops who died in Iran war remembered as devoted parents and soldiers Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was just days away from returning home to her husband and two children when a drone strike in Kuwait killed her and five others.

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was just days away from returning home to her husband and two children when a drone strike in Kuwait killed her and five others.

Greece deploys warships, jets to Cyprus after drone strikes on UK air base Akrotiri The U.K. also is considering sending one of its own air-defense warships to the region, The Times of London reported.

The U.K. also is considering sending one of its own air-defense warships to the region, The Times of London reported.

Newly released unclassified footage from the U.S. military showing strikes on Iran, March 1, 2026.

CENTCOM releases footage of more strikes in Iran, US assets launching attacks #iran #unclassified

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile from an undisclosed location on March 2, 2026.

Additional troops to deploy to Middle East as Gen. Caine says to expect ‘additional losses’ Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters at an on-camera media briefing Monday.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters at an on-camera media briefing Monday.

Fourth US service member killed in action during Iran operations One of five U.S. service members to be listed as “seriously wounded” during major combat operations against Iran has died.

One of five U.S. service members to be listed as “seriously wounded” during major combat operations against Iran has died.

3 F-15s shot down by Kuwait in friendly fire incident, pilots safe, US says "Kuwait has acknowledged this incident," according to U.S. Central Command. All six crew members have been recovered and are in stable condition.

"Kuwait has acknowledged this incident," according to U.S. Central Command. All six crew members have been recovered and are in stable condition.

European military installations are targeted in Iran retaliation On Monday morning, news broke that an Iranian drone had struck the British Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri on the island of Cyprus.

On Monday morning, news broke that an Iranian drone had struck the British Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri on the island of Cyprus.

3 US troops killed, 5 seriously wounded in actions against Iran U.S. Central Command officials announced Sunday that three U.S. service members were killed in action during combat operations.

U.S. Central Command officials announced Sunday that three U.S. service members were killed in action during combat operations.

World leaders fear broader escalation after major US and Israeli attack on Iran European leaders held emergency security meetings and scrambled to protect their citizens in the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

European leaders held emergency security meetings and scrambled to protect their citizens in the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Competing with Dick Bong to be WWII’s top ace this pilot met a fateful end Thomas McGuire Jr. was chasing Dick Bong's record when his life was cut short several months before war's end.

Thomas McGuire Jr. was chasing Dick Bong's record when his life was cut short several months before war's end.

US, Israel launch ‘major combat operations’ in Iran Discussing the potential of American casualties, Trump said "that often happens in war."

Discussing the potential of American casualties, Trump said "that often happens in war."

Celebrity chef says he’ll be the ‘bat’ to enforce quality at new Army dining halls Chef Robert Irvine says he’s been getting regular data readouts showing how many soldiers are eating at the new dining halls and what they’re ordering.

Chef Robert Irvine says he’s been getting regular data readouts showing how many soldiers are eating at the new dining halls and what they’re ordering.