US military assets in the Middle East: Ships, planes, and 50,000 American troops

The Pentagon’s build up of U.S. military assets in the Middle East, the largest in decades, began in late January as tensions with Iran started escalating. 

1st all-female Honor Flight in US departs from AZ
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History was made on April 7, as a group of female Vietnam War veterans embarked on the country's first all-women Honor Flight to the U.S. capital.

Trump sets deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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We're just hours away from President Donald Trump's deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened. Trump doubled down on his threats on Tuesday, posting to Truth Social that "a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." 

Iran and US receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire, reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran war: Trump issues threats amid Strait of Hormuz deadline
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Tensions continue to escalate between the U.S. and Iran as a deadline looms to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. FOX 10's Ron Hoon has more.

Global security expert reacts to CIA's 'deception campaign' used to rescue U.S. airman in Iran
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Retired Marine Intelligence Officer and Global Security Expert Hal Kempfer weighs in on the CIA's role in the rescue. He dives into what Iran could possibly be capable of after shooting down a sophisticated American fighter jet.

Martha McSally reacts to high-stakes rescue of U.S. airman in Iran
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Former Arizona Senator Martha McSally is giving a glimpse into the rescue of the two U.S. airmen shot down in Iran over the weekend. The ex-combat fighter pilot, who has been involved in running search and rescue operations, takes us inside the war room and the decisions being made.

Former pilot explains combat ejections after rescue of downed U.S. airman
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An American airman who ejected from a downed military jet was rescued by U.S. forces after 24 hours behind enemy lines. President Trump announced the successful rescue on Truth Social saying in part, “We got him!” This comes after a second pilot in the crash was rescued earlier in the weekend, suffering non-life-threatening injuries. Retired Weapons System Officer Brian Maddocks shares insight on what it’s like to have to eject from a fast moving fighter jet.

Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign'

The daring U.S. military rescue of a seriously wounded airman is being hailed as an American success story, as President Donald Trump announced "we got him!" and detailed the "AMAZING show of bravery and talent," turning a potential American setback into a show of might.

Missing F-15 airman rescued after jet downed in Iran, Trump says

A U.S. service member who went missing after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down inside Iran has been rescued, President Donald Trump said in a social media post.

US loses military jets to enemy fire for first time in over 20 years, ret. general tells AP

The downing of American fighter jets in the skies over Iran this week marks the first time in decades that the United States lost a military warplane to enemy fire, according to a retired Air Force general.

Iran war latest: 2nd US military aircraft downed in war with Iran

The war with Iran continues into its sixth week, likely to extend for at least two more weeks with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a major focal point to a ceasefire.

Iran war: Search for U.S. crew member continues
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A search and rescue mission remains underway, after a U.S. fighter jet is shot down in Iran. While one pilot has been rescued, another crew member remains missing.

2 US military planes downed in combat against Iran Friday: reports

A second U.S. military plane was reportedly shot down in combat against Iran Friday after an F-15E fighter jet crashed inside Iran, according to multiple reports.

Iran war: U.S., Israel strike Tehran as conflict nears 6th week
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Iran continues to strike targets across the Middle East. President Donald Trump also posted video on Truth Social of a strike that destroyed a bridge near Tehran. Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt has more.

US military SERE training - How service members are trained to survive

The United States military developed specialized training to prepare service members for extreme situations, including survival and evasion in hostile environments. 

What to know about the F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft

The U.S. Air Force says F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft are used in air-to-air and air-to-ground missions and its electronic systems allow the aircraft to fly day and night at low altitude, in all weather conditions.   

Iran claims to have shot down U.S. fighter jet over Tehran
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Iran claims to have shot down an American fighter jet over Tehran. A local Iranian channel says a U.S. fighter pilot ejected over southwestern Iran on April 3.

Service members can now carry personal weapons on military bases, Hegseth says

U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.