Air Force secretary nominee pledges to focus on nuclear modernization
The nominee to be the Department of the Air Force’s next secretary pledged on Thursday to focus on its nuclear modernization efforts and continue work to get its troubled intercontinental ballistic missile program back on track. In his testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee,...
Second aircraft carrier on the way to join fight against Houthis
The aircraft carrier Carl Vinson and its strike group dropped anchor in Guam on March 24 for a scheduled port visit before joining the escalating U.S. campaign to combat the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, which includes seven vessels in...
Lithuanian, Polish troops aid in ‘search and recovery’ for 4 missing US soldiers
The Polish military has established a group to assist the Lithuanian Army and U.S. Army in a recovery operation for four U.S. Army soldiers who disappeared early Tuesday during a training exercise near Pabradė, Lithuania. The soldiers, based in Fort Stewart in Georgia, were riding...
Drug trafficking as irregular warfare — and what can be done about it
On March 15, President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act against drug traffickers — a move that has been met with astonishment, particularly since the act originated in 1798 and has rarely been used since — beyond when the United States has been at...
The Golden Dome is not ready to stop a Chinese attack on the US
The current situation with China, in our view, mirrors the situation in Korea in October 1950. The Chinese, prior to a vast human-wave invasion in October and early November that year, conducted a stealthy infiltration, followed by series of probes they called the “First Phase...
FAA must do better after fatal DC Black Hawk crash, agency leader says
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration told Congress during a hearing Thursday about a midair collision over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people that the agency must do more to ensure flying remains safe. The FAA’s artificial intelligence-led review aimed at identifying safety threats...
Military stores prepare for tariffs, aiming to keep costs down
Military store officials are watching closely to see what effects tariffs may have on their stores and customers, and they’re trying to minimize extra costs. Officials with military exchanges expect tariffs to affect their stores, including the availability and cost of certain items. In some...
Waiver, payment deadlines extended for Tricare West Region
Defense Health Agency officials have extended three key deadlines for beneficiaries in the Tricare West Region by another month, giving military families some flexibility to get the care they need as the transition to TriWest Healthcare Alliance continues. Beneficiaries now have until April 30 to...
Bipartisan bill would give eligible veterans free service dog
EXCLUSIVE: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is teaming up to ensure veterans in need can obtain a service dog at no cost. “For veterans struggling with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, or mobility impairments, these service dogs are more than just companions. They provide independence, security...
Marine Corps eyes future stability of Indo-Pacific with Balikatan 2025
The U.S. and Philippine militaries will launch the 2025 Balikatan military exercise in April, marking 40 years of joint drills aimed at strengthening the countries’ defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. Set for April 21 to May 9 on the Philippine islands of Luzon and Palawan,...
