By David Vergun, DOD News The Second Continental Congress authorized the creation of the Continental Army, June 14, 1775, and just three days later, the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought between British and Colonial forces in Charlestown, Massachusetts, which…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Working with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, authorities made 44 arrests, including three illegal aliens, and recovered more than $2/07,000 in stolen assets. The Florida Organized Retail Crime Exchange (FORCE) played a significant role in this crackdown.…

Releases more than 1,000 pages on Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s Assassination Today, CIA released 54 declassified documents related to Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination consistent with President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order 14176. This release provides an additional 1,450 pages…

DEL RIO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Del Rio International Bridge detained a male U.S. citizen for allegedly resisting or impeding certain officers or employees. “Alleged threats made to our CBP officers conducting…

TEMECULA, Calif. — U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector prevented a major drug trafficking attempt, intercepting 104 pounds of elaborately concealed cocaine during a vehicle stop on Interstate 15. The incident occurred June 4 at 1:50 p.m.,…

WASHINGTON – In a series of announcements during the month of May, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner highlighted the department’s commitment to America’s foster youth during National Foster Care Month. Under President Trump’s leadership…

By Capt. Jennifer French SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE, France — When Sgt. Maj. Brian Briggs straps on his parachute, he carries a legacy. Briggs is a third-generation paratrooper. His grandfather, Cpl. Joseph Briggs, a member of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, jumped into…

On June 3, 2025, the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia (the court) granted motions to dismiss filed by the President and Attorney General and, separately, the FEC and its Commissioners (collectively, defendants). Background The Democratic National…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal grand jury in Birmingham has charged nine individuals with immigration crimes, announced U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona. The following defendants were indicted for illegally reentering the United States after having previously been deported: Jesus Malaquias Manuel-Marcos,…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — This Friday, June 6, marks the 87th annual National Donut Day, an extra sweet holiday celebrated across the nation on the first Friday of every June. Established by The Salvation Army, the tradition was created to honor…

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is deploying resources to assist the wildfire response currently impacting Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Alberta, Canada. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center raised the wildfire preparedness level to 5…

By Capt. Elizabeth Polk FORT McCOY, Wis. — This year, 75 warriors divided into 15 squads to endure six grueling, challenge-filled days during the U.S. Army Reserve Command Best Squad Competition. The 200th Military Police Command’s squad emerged victorious. The…