Marine squadron commander fired nine months after fatal helo crash
The Marine Corps has fired a West Coast helicopter squadron commander nine months after a fatal CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crash in California that remains under investigation. Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons, commander of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, relieved Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey of...
Army to cut credentialing benefit, drop officers from program
Concerned with the climbing costs of the service’s Credentialing Assistance program, Army officials plan to cut stipends for the benefit from $4,000 to $2,000 and block commissioned officers from participating in the education initiative. At the same time, the service will boost its tuition assistance...
Pentagon yet to ask NORTHCOM to intervene against New Jersey drones
The Pentagon has not yet asked U.S. Northern Command to intervene amid reports of mysterious drones witnessed flying over New Jersey, according to a military spokesperson. The large drone sightings have caused concern and confusion as dozens have been reported and officials are at a...
Illegal Chinese National Arrested In California Shipping Weapons And Devices To North Korea
The United States Department of Justice has announced the arrest of an illegal Chinese National on a criminal complaint alleging that he exported shipments of firearms, ammunition and other military items to North Korea. According to the DOJ, the items were concealed inside shipping containers bound...
Navy expects to have first female submarine commander by 2028
Fourteen years after the Navy began integrating women into submarine crews, the population of enlisted women and officers in subs continues to grow steadily year-over-year — and the service projects it will name the first female submarine commanding officer by 2028. That’s according to a...
Seabee vet wins big on ‘Veteran Shark Tank’ to kick off Army-Navy Week
A former Navy Seabee inspired by helping disabled veterans successfully defended his AI-powered literacy app for kids Monday night, claiming a $50,000 grand prize in a live event in Philadelphia. Michael Hyacinthe, 45, was the 11th annual winner of Veteran Shark Tank, a veteran-founded event...
Michigan Gun Control Bill Pushes for Only State-Approved Firearm Colors
I feel compelled to say upfront that what you’re about to read is real. You’re not being punk’d. We’re not even close to April Fools Day. Michigan lawmakers have donned their clown shoes and makeup as if participating in a “dumbest legislature” competition and have...
FPC Weighs In On Mag Ban Case Before Washington Supreme Court
With the Washington State Supreme Court preparing to consider the constitutionality of a state law banning firearms magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) on Monday filed an amicus brief with the court supporting the challenge. At...
US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership
ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Space Force hopes its new branch in Japan will spur fresh technology partnerships with the nation, particularly for domain awareness and deep-space observation. The service on Dec. 4 activated United States Space Forces Japan as its sixth service component. The...
How the US is countering ISIS during Syria’s upheaval
Massive U.S. airstrikes on Islamic State militants in Syria were meant in part as a message to the group and a move to ensure that it doesn’t try to take advantage of the chaos following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government. The U.S. and...