Trump’s NASA pick says military will inevitably put troops in space
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be NASA’s next administrator, Jared Isaacman, said Wednesday that as the U.S. establishes more of human presence in space, it will eventually need Space Force guardians stationed in the domain to protect its economic interests. “I think it is absolutely...
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...
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...
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...
US military research center denies NJ drones are theirs
The base commander of a New Jersey military research center said the mysterious drones flying over the area are not theirs, but confirmed sightings to a local media outlet. “While the source and cause of these aircraft operating in our area remain unknown, we can...
