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,...
Senate confirms former VA benefits chief as new deputy secretary
Senate lawmakers confirmed Paul Lawrence as the next Veterans Affairs deputy secretary Thursday, putting in place another key leader at the department as administration officials plan massive reforms for the bureaucracy. Lawrence, who previously served as VA’s under secretary for benefits during President Donald Trump’s...
Regent’s electric seaglider gets funding boost from Marine Corps Warfighting Lab
Regent’s all-electric boat-plane hybrid project got a major boost from the government this week. The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab extended its collaboration with Regent with an estimated $10 million contract on Wednesday, following the successful completion of a $4.75 million contract. This new phase of...
