Lawmakers want details on plans to privatize military stores
Lawmakers are hoping to put the brakes on a Defense Department initiative moving toward privatizing retail programs on military bases, such as commissaries, exchanges and other retail outlets. They’ve asked for a report on DOD’s plans by March 31, 2026, as part of the House...
Coast Guard aircrew awarded medals for Texas flood rescues
A Coast Guard rescue crew received distinguished awards for helping save the lives of those trapped in Kerrville, Texas, after historic flooding in the Central Texas region, according to the Coast Guard. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem presented first responders from Coast Guard Rescue 6553...
Mike Waltz pledges to make UN ‘great again’ in confirmation hearing
Mike Waltz told lawmakers Tuesday at his confirmation hearing to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations that he plans to make the world body “great again,” echoing President Donald Trump’s message for revamping America. “We should have one place in the world where everyone...
Pentagon taps four commercial tech firms to expand military use of AI
The Pentagon announced Monday it has chosen Google, xAI, Anthropic and OpenAI to help the U.S. military expand its use of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. Each company received a contract worth up to $200 million, according to a notice from the Chief Digital and AI...
Ukrainians welcome US aid, concerned over Trump’s ultimatum to Putin
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainians welcomed President Donald Trump’s pledge of more U.S.-made weapons in their fight against Russia’s invasion, even though it is unclear what exactly they will get and how quickly. The time frame for further arms deliveries that European countries have agreed to...
Jammed and confused: Alaska trial shows pitfalls of fielding US drones
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — During the last few weeks of June, dozens of aircraft gathered on the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska as part of Red Flag — a premier, multinational exercise the base hosts each year. The event offers a venue...
Kizer Brings Together Two Designers for New High-End Ara
Kizer has just released a knife called the Ara, a premium folder that is a collaboration between two up-and-coming designers. Paul Munko and Jonathan Styles teamed up to created this one, which comes spec’d to please both users and collectors. As a quick refresher, anybody...
Australia hosts largest-ever Talisman Sabre military exercise
MELBOURNE, Australia — The largest-ever war-fighting drills in Australia, Exercise Talisman Sabre, are underway and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships. Australia launched missiles from its M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, known as HIMARS, on Monday during live-fire exercises at the...
Hegseth revokes promotion for Navy admiral who approved drag shows
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth withdrew a Navy admiral’s nomination to lead the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet — the Navy’s largest overseas force — amid reports of drag shows taking place under his command seven years ago, the Pentagon confirmed. Rear Adm. Michael “Buzz” Donnelly was...
Retired Army officer pleads guilty to sharing secrets on dating site
A retired Army officer who worked as a civilian for the Air Force has pleaded guilty to conspiring to transmit classified information about Russia’s war with Ukraine on a foreign online dating platform. David Slater, 64, who had top secret clearance at his job at...
