The U.S. Capitol is seen through security fencing, set up on the National Mall, during preparations for an upcoming military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others have highlighted the “Trump bump” in recruiting wins. Officials and experts say it’s a bit more complicated.

Directives for the Army audience at President Donald Trump’s speech at Fort Bragg on Tuesday included one frank line: “No fat soldiers.” Attendees were also given the option to not be in the audience at all if they disagree with the Trump administration,

The family of Gen. Richard Cavazos, the U.S. Army's first Hispanic four-star general, expressed sadness Wednesday over President Donald Trump's plan to restore the original names of several military installations, including renaming Fort Cavazos in Killeen back to Fort Hood.

Troops get military assets into place and security fencing goes up around the National Mall where a large image of President Donald Trump drapes a federal building in preparation for Saturday’s

The Federal Aviation Administration plans to suspend flights at Reagan Washington National Airport from 6 p.m. ET to 9:30 p.m. during U.S. President Donald Trump's Army anniversary parade on Saturday,