Military

WATCH: Trump delivers U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement address

By Michelle L. Price, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

President Donald Trump told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s graduates on Wednesday that they show “unbelievable heroism and exceptional selflessness” but that the cadets will "be tested further” as they embark on their military careers.

WATCH: Murray calls Pentagon's Iran war cost estimate 'suspiciously low,' presses for damage price tag

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Jules Hurst, the Pentagon comptroller, told members of Congress at an earlier hearing before a House Appropriations panel, that the cost of the war had risen to $29 billion.

WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify on Capitol Hill as Trump says Iran ceasefire is weak

By Ben Finley, Konstantin Toropin, Bill Barrow, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions Tuesday from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles.

Remains recovered of U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco

By Akram Oubachir, Associated Press

The remains of a U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago were recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the army said Sunday.

Iran war's fragile ceasefire tested in U.S. attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz

By Adam Schreck, Ben Finley, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

U.S. military leaders said a ceasefire remains in effect a day after Iran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates. The key American ally later said it came under Iranian drone…

Two U.S. service members missing in Morocco following annual military exercises

By Ope Adetayo, Akram Oubachir, Associated Press

Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Sunday.

U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6 to 12 months

By Ben Finley, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.

WATCH: Hegseth and Caine face 2nd day of questioning on defense budget, Iran war

By Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic lawmakers in Congress for a second day Thursday, rejecting senators’ accusations that the Iran war was launched without evidence of an imminent threat and waged with no coherent strategy.

WATCH: Hegseth calls congressional Democrats, some Republicans 'biggest adversary' in Iran war

By Joshua Barajas

“The biggest adversary we face at this point are the reckless, feckless and defeatist words of congressional Democrats and some Republicans,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in his opening remarks in Wednesday’s budget hearing before the House Armed Services Committee.

WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing

By Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, David Klepper, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval.