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Katz Orders IDF to Prepare for Long-Term Deployment in Southern Lebanon

Washington says a permanent Israeli presence would violate the U.S.-brokered conditions for redeployment.

Pentagon Planners Have Reviewed 101st Airborne Option for Cuba

Navy Limits Medical Shaving Waivers to One Year and Will Recommend Separation

Royal Navy to Replace Women’s Ceremonial Jackets Over ‘Inappropriate’ Button Placement

U.S. Army Rolls Out Combat Field Test for Front-Line Soldiers

Pentagon Orders Chaplains to Replace Rank Insignia With Religious Symbols

Field Marshal Munir Marks Eid With Border Troops, Reaffirms Policy on Afghan Sanctuaries

Hegseth Launches 'Ruthless' Review to Refocus Military Legal Support on Warfighting

Navy Removes USS Truxtun Commander After Replenishment Collision

CDS Chauhan Says Pakistan’s Post-Sindoor Defense Reset Admits Shortfalls

Air Force Names First Portfolio Acquisition Executives as Space Force Sets Initial Portfolios

Operation Sindoor Still Underway, Army Chief Says

Hegseth Moves to Scrap Army Spiritual Fitness Guide, Vows ‘Reset’ of Chaplain Corps

Air Force Tightens Medical Shaving Waivers, Sets Jan. 31 Re‑evaluation Deadline

Holsey Retires Early From SOUTHCOM, Pettus Named Acting Commander

UK Army Chief Meets Pakistan’s Munir at GHQ, Reaffirms Defence Cooperation

Air Force Memo Tightens Facial-Hair Rules, Sets Precise Limits on Mustaches and Sideburns

Russian State Media Cite Security Sources Claiming Ukrainian Units Were Unready for Kursk Operation

Pentagon Reinstates Clean-Shave Standards, Narrows Beard Waivers Across U.S. Military

Adm. Frank Bradley Takes Command of U.S. Special Operations as Gen. Bryan Fenton Retires