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Controversial military personnel nominee faces Senate panel this week

May 04th: Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 5, 2025. Read more ▸

Defense Department designates second military zone on southern border

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 ▸

Head Navy officer lists top tasks for service, eyes 2027

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 ▸

Navy relieves commander of New Hampshire Reserve center

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 ▸

Army plans for Trump birthday parade include 6,600 troops: Report

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 ▸

Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another week

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 ▸

Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cut

May 02nd: The administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass. Read more ▸

White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cuts

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 ▸

Military families get another extension to ease Tricare West problems

May 02nd: But advocates question how much this move will help military families and medical providers. Read more ▸

Trump plans to change Veterans Day into ‘Victory Day for World War I’

May 02nd: Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel. Read more ▸

Soldier charged with cocaine distribution after Colorado club raid

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 ▸

Ditching the standing power throw strengthens the Army fitness test

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 ▸

Barracks 2030 isn’t a ‘fix it and forget it’ effort, USMC leaders say

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 ▸

Hegseth backs Air Force three-star Grynkewich for top Europe job

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 ▸

SecDef wields axe to brass, HQs, formations to fashion leaner Army

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 ▸

Air Force starts ground testing Anduril collaborative combat aircraft

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 ▸

Service leaders laud quality-of-life improvements, but concerns linger

May 01st: Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support. Read more ▸

National security adviser Mike Waltz leaving Trump team

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 ▸

Top Marine calls for affordable, lethal and autonomous systems

May 01st: The service wants a constant Marine Expeditionary Unit presence on the high seas. Read more ▸

Military sexual assault reports decreased 4% last fiscal year

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 ▸

The Marines’ unmanned ground vehicle will look a lot like the Army’s

May 01st: After several years of testing and experiments, the Marine Corps is sure it wants an unmanned ground vehicle. Read more ▸

10 books inspired by the Vietnam War

Apr 30th: The Vietnam War inspired enduring literature, from both sides of the world. Read more ▸

12 TV shows influenced by the Vietnam War

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 ▸

Viet Cong targeted US officers — they hadn’t counted on this sergeant

Apr 30th: With all higher ranks out of the fight, Sgt. Matthew Leonard took command to save his fellow soldiers. Read more ▸

Marine training chief wants to ‘let NCOs loose’ with more drone access

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 ▸

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