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Montana Army National Guard battalion swaps tanks for agile trucks in historic shift

The oldest Montana Army National Guard battalion bid its war-seasoned tanks goodbye Wednesday as it shifts toward newer, more agile equipment for modern combat. The unit, once formally titled the 1-163rd Cavalry Regiment and newly renamed the 1-163rd Infantry Battalion, had seen trench warfare in France, jungle

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

At Marine Corps Base Quantico in September 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised assembled generals “maximum lethality” and no “stupid rules of engagement.” Under his leadership, the newly rebranded Department of War would “untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill.” Troops would be held to

Trump pauses planned military strikes against Iran, cites further negotiations

(The Center Square) – Renewed military strikes against Iran have been postponed once again, President Donald Trump said Monday. In a Truth Social post, the president says a military attack was scheduled for Tuesday, but it has been put on pause at the request of the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia,

1 person killed, 1 injured after exchange of gunfire in Columbia Falls

1 person killed, 1 injured after exchange of gunfire in Columbia Falls

UPDATE: May 11, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. One person was killed and another injured after the two parties exchanged gunfire on Dawn Drive in Columbia Falls Monday morning, according to a press release from the Flathead County Sheriff's Office (FCSO). FCSO said both individuals sustained gunshot

Unsealed documents provide new details about arson, mass shooting at Anaconda’s Owl Bar

Authorities say accused killer Michael Brown confessed to 2025 shootings

Trump announces three-day ceasefire, prisoner swap between Russia, Ukraine

(The Center Square) – More than four years into the war between Russia and Ukraine, President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between the two countries. The ceasefire will go into effect May 9-11, marking the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day during World War II. “This ceasefire

Iran targets Navy ships, U.S. responds; ceasefire in question

(The Center Square) – Exactly one month after the U.S. declared a ceasefire with Iran, the U.S. struck Iranian military sites Thursday in retaliation for “unprovoked” attacks on a U.S. Navy ship, according to U.S. Central Command. Despite the strikes, U.S. officials claim the ceasefire remains