Inside race to rescue a downed US airman in Iran
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The last time a U.S. warplane was shot down by enemy fire in combat was during the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq.
The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, plucking the serviceman from behind enemy lines.
The U.S. Army's new enlistment age will go into effect on April 20 of this year, and will allow recruits between the ages of 18 and 42 years of age to enlist. The minimum age is 17 with parental permission. The Army's previous age limit was 35 years old.
Many internet users speculated the change would help address a trend of lower recruitment numbers in the military.
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Trump issues a fiery, expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator’s rescue emerge
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued an expletive-filled threat to escalate strikes on Iran if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline.
As the Iran war passes the five-week mark, President Trump hailed the rescue of a U.S. airman who was missing for days inside Iran — and threatened to hit power plants if Iran doesn't let the Strait of Hormuz open.
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was fired on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, three U.S. defense officials told Reuters,
Representatives from 35 nations gathered Thursday morning to discuss diplomatic solutions in reopening the strait, while the U.N. is looking to use 'all necessary measures' to continue shipping.
KKR (NYSE:KKR) has been selected by the US Army, alongside Carlyle, to build and operate a large data centre on a military base. The project will rely on KKR portfolio company CyrusOne to provide digital infrastructure and support advanced AI workloads.
Conscientious objection in the military requires opposition to all war, not specific conflicts, balancing individual belief with military discipline through strict legal standards and review processes.
The Army’s top uniformed officer has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Pentagon officials have not given a reason for Gen. Randy George's departure. It comes amid the
US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday published footage of US Army aircraft taking out Iranian drones as part of Operation Epic Fury. “US forces are taking out attack drones used by the Iranian regime to threaten Americans and indiscriminately target civilians in neighboring countries," said CENTCOM.