All B-1 bombers removed from British air base

The U.S. Air Force has rushed to withdraw all twelve B-1 bombers from an air base in Britain, following what the New York Times reports as new threats of an Iran-backed attack against the allied airbase.

• Oct 4

Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a speech on Wednesday that the Pentagon is eliminating roughly 1 in 5 generals and admirals during the second Trump administration through firing or position cuts.

• Sep 30

Pete Hegseth guts 1 in 5 generals, admirals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke on what he called "PT at the Pentagon" on the day the U.S. military announced the completion of its troop pullout from Iraq. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Sep 30

Hegseth says 20% of generals, admirals cut

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a speech Wednesday to military members and enlisted officers that the Pentagon has eliminated roughly one in five generals and admirals in the second Trump administration.

• Sep 30

U.S. military clears out of Iraq

The U.S. military announced that it's ending Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, which began in 2014 to combat ISIS. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.

• Sep 30

U.S. troops leave Iraq

Two decades after Operation Inherent Resolve began, U.S. troops have finally withdrawn from Iraq. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.

• Sep 30

U.S. military withdraws from Iraq

The U.S. military finished withdrawing from Iraq, 23 years after its 2003 invasion and 12 years after ramping up efforts against ISIS with Operation Inherent Resolve. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Sep 30

U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq

The Pentagon says U.S. forces and equipment in Iraq have been withdrawn, declaring ISIS defeated "as an organized military threat in Iraq and across the region."

• Sep 30

5 men arrested near U.K. air base used by U.S. released on bail

Police say five U.K. nationals who were arrested near RAF Fairford air base in England, which is used by U.S. forces, have been released on bail.

• Sep 28

U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba

Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.

• Sep 26

U.S. military plans action in Cuba

The U.S. Army Reserve is reviewing a request to move resources to the military's Southern Command over the next four months, according to an internal message. Multiple U.S. officials say the request is part of continued military planning aimed at Cuba. Charlie D'Agata has more.

• Sep 25

Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say

Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, a commander opted not to rebase farther from Iran.

• Sep 24

U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashes in Germany

For the second time in less than a week, a U.S. F-16 fighter jet has crashed, this time during a training mission in western Germany, according to the military. They said the pilot ejected safely.

• Sep 22

4 killed in U.S. strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, Pentagon says

The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military in Latin America to at least 231 in 69 strikes since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" about one year ago.

• Sep 19

Inside a U.S. aircraft carrier amid Iran war

CBS News' Tom Hanson took an exclusive tour of the USS George Washington, one of two U.S. aircraft carriers in the region launching attacks against Iran.

• Sep 19

State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine

The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.

• Sep 19

Watch: Pentagon releases 15 new UFO videos

The Defense Department released a sixth batch of UFO files on Friday, more than a month after its fifth drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche.

• Sep 18

Trump threatens Iran with annihilation

President Trump told Axios that his next move could be to "annihilate" Iran. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.

• Sep 18

Trump touts plan for new U.S. base as Poland warns of risks from Russia

Trump touts "major progress" on plans for a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland as the country's leader warns Russia's war on Ukraine could hit NATO soil.

• Sep 18

F-16 pilot's narrow escape before fiery crash

A military F-16 fighter jet slammed into a field in Michigan on Thursday. Luckily, the pilot managed to eject just seconds before impact.

• Sep 18

U.N. panel finds possible U.S. war crimes in Iran

A U.N. human rights panel says they have found "reasonable grounds" that the U.S. committed war crimes during two airstrikes in Iran, including one at a school. Marine Corps veteran and former CIA officer Elliot Ackerman joins with analysis.

• Sep 17

Officials: Iran downed 2 unmanned U.S. aircraft

CBS News has learned that Iranian forces took down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft in recent days, according to U.S. officials familiar with the incident. CBS News' James LaPorta has more.

• Sep 17

Coast Guard concerned about AI crime

The U.S. is investigating cyberattacks on two energy tankers to determine whether Iran was involved. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has what you need to know.

• Sep 17

Ex-Defense official on damage to U.S. bases

CBS News has exclusively gained access to photos that show widespread damage at U.S. bases in the Middle East as a result of the war with Iran. Former Defense Department official Matthew Kroenig joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.

• Sep 16

Details of photos of destruction at U.S. positions

CBS News obtained new images of damaged buildings and equipment at U.S. positions in the Middle East. This comes amid renewed scrutiny surrounding military resource management and Iran war spending. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan has more.

• Sep 16

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