US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt

Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.

These American service members have died in Iran conflict

Since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, at least 13 American service members have been killed. Here is a look at those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.

US Army general who oversaw Ukraine left classified maps on train, overindulged in alcohol: IG report

The U.S. Army general who led the military's effort to coordinate support for Ukraine left classified documents on a train in Europe and improperly drank too much alcohol one night during a social occasion, according to a report by the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General.

Pentagon IDs 6 Air Force members killed in refueling plane crash

The Pentagon has identified the six Air Force members who died in a refueling plane crash while supporting the U.S-Israeli war against Iran.

US destroys major Iranian military sites: Live updates

A missile has struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, hours after the U.S. struck Iran's Kharg Island.

Iran girls school bombing: US military investigating deadly strike

The U.S. military is investigating if it’s responsible for a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the war on Feb. 28.

6 US service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq, US military says

The U.S. military provided an update confirming Friday that six U.S. service members were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.

US hits Iran's Kharg Island as oil prices surge

American and Israeli strikes continue to hit the Islamic Republic amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Friday, the U.S. military confirmed that six U.S. service members were killed in a refueling aircraft crash.

1st week of Iran war cost US over $11 billion, Pentagon estimates

The first week of the war in Iran has cost the United States over $11 billion, according to estimates provided by the Pentagon to Congress during a closed-door briefing on Tuesday.

FBI warns California of possible Iranian drone attack

An FBI bulletin reportedly warns that Iran aspired to launch a surprise drone attack against California targets from a vessel at sea following U.S.-Israeli military strikes.

US to release millions of barrels of oil to ease prices amid Iran conflict

On Wednesday, Iran fired missiles and drones across the Gulf, including oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and a ship off the coast of the Emirates.

Iran warns $200 oil barrels are coming: report

A spokesperson for Iran's military command reportedly warned the world to “get ready" for oil to be $200 a barrel, which would mean an even greater spike in gas prices across the U.S. Here’s what to know.

Live updates: About 140 US troops wounded in Iran war, 8 severely, Pentagon says

During a Pentagon briefing Tuesday morning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that “today will be yet again our most intense day of strikes inside Iran."

About 140 US troops injured in Iran so far, officials say

The Pentagon said on Tuesday about 140 U.S. service members have been wounded as a result of the conflict in Iran.