The recent death of Kevyn Major Howard, the actor who portrayed Rafterman in Stanley Kubrick’s 1987 Vietnam War film “Full Metal Jacket,” has rekindled memories of the real Marine who inspired the character’s name.

Air Force Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was fired Friday night by President Donald Trump, and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the chief of naval operations, was also relieved of duty.

A federal judge has largely blocked sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, finding they likely violate free-speech rights and granting an injunction blocking them as a lawsuit plays out.

The first firings of Defense Department civilian probationary employees are expected to start next week, with about 5,400 set to be released as the Pentagon anticipates reducing its civilian workforce by 5-8%.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that he will immediately begin shifting billions of dollars away from nonlethal programs in connection with a broader reorganization of military priorities.

More than 100 high school students — the children of Navy parents and Defense Department employees — staged a half-hour walkout Friday morning to protest Pentagon policies targeting diversity programs.

Capt. Dave Snowden, commander of the USS Harry S. Truman, was relieved of duty Thursday due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command. The Truman was involved in a collision Feb. 12 with a cargo ship.

Frustrations arose during a town hall over changes that have ended some long-standing DODEA school traditions.

Fifty active-duty and veteran military members represented Team U.S. at the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada.

The Air Force is scrutinizing the extra day given to troops that turn federal holidays into four-day weekends as the U.S. government hunts for ways to streamline operations.