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May 04th: Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 5, 2025. Read more ▸
May 02nd: Troops are authorized to take custody of migrants who illegally cross the border within the zone until they are transferred to civilian authorities. Read more ▸
May 02nd: Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby listed improved recruiting and the embrace of unmanned and manned systems as priorities. Read more ▸
May 02nd: Cmdr. Joseph Dearing was relieved as NRC Manchester CO “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said. Read more ▸
May 02nd: Plans for a potential military parade on President Trump’s birthday call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles and 50 helicopters. Read more ▸
May 02nd: The carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials. Read more ▸
May 02nd: The administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass. Read more ▸
May 02nd: VA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan. Read more ▸
May 02nd: But advocates question how much this move will help military families and medical providers. Read more ▸
May 02nd: Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel. Read more ▸
May 01st: A staff sergeant assigned to Fort Carson allegedly sold cocaine to an undercover DEA agent days before a raid at an illegal club, court documents said. Read more ▸
May 01st: The removal of the standing power throw from the ACFT represents a smarter, more combat-relevant assessment of soldiers, the authors of this op-ed argue. Read more ▸
May 01st: Marine Corps leaders discussed the future of the nearly $11 billion dollar housing initiative at Washington's Modern Day Marine conference. Read more ▸
May 01st: On the Joint Staff, Grynkewich has helped direct U.S. forces around the world in a year marked by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and China’s rise. Read more ▸
May 01st: Hegseth ordered the Army secretary to cut programs, reduce the number of general officers in the ranks and consolidate offices, commands and headquarters. Read more ▸
May 01st: The service wants CCAs to fly alongside aircraft like the F-35 and F-47, and autonomously carry out missions like airstrikes, recon and serving as decoy. Read more ▸
May 01st: Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support. Read more ▸
May 01st: Waltz's exit comes just weeks after it was revealed he added a journalist to a Signal chat being used to discuss military plans. Read more ▸
May 01st: The service wants a constant Marine Expeditionary Unit presence on the high seas. Read more ▸
May 01st: Officials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness. Read more ▸
May 01st: After several years of testing and experiments, the Marine Corps is sure it wants an unmanned ground vehicle. Read more ▸
Apr 30th: The Vietnam War inspired enduring literature, from both sides of the world. Read more ▸
Apr 30th: If you wanted to find the Vietnam War in American television shows, you mostly had to wait until it was long over. Read more ▸
Apr 30th: With all higher ranks out of the fight, Sgt. Matthew Leonard took command to save his fellow soldiers. Read more ▸
Apr 30th: The Marines’ new Attack Drone Team is tackling the challenge of turning drones into weapons. And they want to get more personnel in on the action. Read more ▸