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Where Trump has threatened to strike next

Jan 09th: President Donald Trump fired rhetorical warning shots at several governments across the globe this week. Read more ▸

A veteran’s search for healing led to an ibogaine trip and an epiphany

Jan 09th: Marc Dervaes journeyed to Mexico for a psychedelic drug that more military veterans are hoping will relieve their trauma. Then he went a second time. Read more ▸

The storied ship that almost sank — with the Unknown Soldier on it

Jan 09th: Lashed to the bow of the USS Olympia, the Unknown Soldier and his detachment of Marines battled a storm that threatened to sink them. Read more ▸

Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tablets

Jan 09th: These autonomous unmanned systems, operating with artificial intelligence, can be used as “loyal wingmen” by aviators. Read more ▸

Air Force outlines acquisition changes supporting Hegseth mandate

Jan 09th: The new portfolio acquisition executives will oversee vital Air Force programs, such as advanced planes and nuclear command and control. Read more ▸

How a Marine lost over 100 pounds ahead of basic training enrollment

Jan 09th: A recent Marine Corps basic training graduate who once weighed 290 pounds lost more than 100 pounds over two years to meet Marine enlistment standards. Read more ▸

US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker

Jan 09th: The U.S. military says U.S. forces have boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea as the Trump administration continues to target sanctioned tankers. Read more ▸

Russia says it used new Oreshnik missile in major attack on Ukraine

Jan 09th: The attack comes amid a new chill in relations between Moscow and Washington after Russia condemned the US seizure of an oil tanker in the North Atlantic. Read more ▸

Army restarts religious support staff hiring following criticism

Jan 08th: The U.S. Army is resuming the hiring of religious support workers for the chaplain corps after backlash from last year’s move to cancel contracts. Read more ▸

This gunner is the only sailor buried at sea — inside his plane

Jan 08th: Loyce Edward Deen survived the battle of Leyte Gulf only to be cut down in a mop-up effort a week later. Read more ▸

USS Fitzgerald returns home after more than half a year abroad

Jan 08th: The destroyer traversed the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations over the course of seven months. Read more ▸

Army unveils a sneak peek of the Abrams tank prototype, M1E3

Jan 08th: For 46 years, the Abrams tank has been a workhorse for the Army, but in the past decade there have been calls for an overhaul and modernization. Read more ▸

Coast Guard adopts service-wide mandatory physical fitness training

Jan 08th: Starting this year, able-bodied active and Selected Reserve Coast Guard members will need to work out at least four days a week. Read more ▸

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s war powers after Venezuela

Jan 08th: The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Read more ▸

Jeremy Chambers becomes first Army NCO to commission as FAO captain

Jan 08th: In a milestone for the U.S. Army, it has promoted a senior NCO directly to captain in the foreign area officer field for the first time. Read more ▸

Chinese drill near Taiwan seen as test run for blockade, message to US

Jan 08th: China's drill in waters near Taiwan in December are seen as a test run for a blockade and a message to the United States. Read more ▸

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T

Jan 07th: President Donald Trump is proposing setting U.S. military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.” Read more ▸

Biodefense is core defense

Jan 07th: It's crucial that NATO nations quantify their biological defense activities and count them toward NATO's 3.5% core defense spending target. Read more ▸

Venezuela’s military buries soldiers killed in Maduro operation

Jan 07th: Venezuela’s military held a mass funeral in Caracas as it began to bury dozens of soldiers slain during the U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. Read more ▸

Navy introduces combat fitness test for SEALs, fleet divers, others

Jan 07th: Combat arms personnel in the U.S. Navy will need to complete the new test once a year, executing swims, runs, push-ups, and pull-ups. Read more ▸

US seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela

Jan 07th: The Trump administration intends to control the distribution of Venezuela’s oil products globally following its ouster of Maduro in a surprise raid. Read more ▸

Airman awarded medal for aid in capture of fugitive accused of murder

Jan 07th: After recognizing his friend in the news, airman Ryland Perez-Settle assisted law enforcement in a manhunt that resulted in the capture of the fugitive. Read more ▸

New Air Force fitness standards to start counting sooner

Jan 07th: The Air Force is also planning to give airmen another option on their cardiovascular evaluations. Read more ▸

During his 78th mission, this pilot came up against an unexpected foe

Jan 07th: Merlyn Dethlefsen was dubbed “taciturn, a born-again Christian, and not at all the typical fighter pilot," yet his exploits proved otherwise. Read more ▸

DOD launches review of ‘effectiveness’ of women in ground combat roles

Jan 06th: Army and Marine Corp leaders will submit data on readiness, training, performance, casualties and command climate of ground combat units and personnel. Read more ▸

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