USS Nimitz arrives in Caribbean as US-Cuba tension mounts
The U.S. Department of Justice charged former Cuban president Raúl Castro on Wednesday for his part in a 1996 plane shoot-down that killed three Americans.
MilTech
The US Navy is full speed ahead on building a laser fleet
Operation Epic Fury may have strengthened the case for laser weapons, but the U.S. Navy’s dream of putting one on every ship may take longer than expected.
Administration budget maneuvers could affect Army barracks, family housing projects
A large part of the Army's proposed fiscal 2027 budget for barracks falls under a controversial funding initiative.
Air Force dubs MQ-9 the ‘MVP’ of Epic Fury as lawmakers press manned-unmanned future
The remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper was the workhorse in the U.S. air campaign against Iran, Air Force leaders told Congress on May 20.
Tom Hanks-led World War II docuseries set to debut over Memorial Day
Fifty-three years after the monumental “The World at War” series debuted, a new documentary program aims to uncover new dimensions of the conflict.
AI-powered tool helps Navy talk thousands of sailors out of leaving
The AI-powered program alerts commanders about sailors whose data indicates they are contemplating leaving the Navy.
Marines now eligible for Mexican Border Defense Medal
Marines who participate in missions along the U.S.-Mexico border are now eligible for a newly issued medal.
Why is it taking so long to identify America’s unknown fallen heroes?
Forensic DNA experts say it should take the Pentagon years—not decades—to ID the remains of thousands of nameless service members in military cemeteries.
Amid rising military suicides, services can’t tell if prevention training is effective
Despite higher military suicide rates since 2011, most services do not have accountability measures to ensure troops complete required prevention training.
Trump says Ukraine lacks leverage. His own officials say otherwise.
Rubio called Ukraine’s military the strongest in Europe, while Driscoll told senators the U.S. is playing catch-up with Kyiv’s Delta command network.
Charges grow against Army OB-GYN as victim count rises to nearly 100
An Army gynecologist in Texas accused of sexually abusing patients is now facing mounting allegations involving nearly 100 victims.
Services ask defense secretary for exceptions to lax flu vaccine policy
The services sent a "robust set of exception" requests to a new Pentagon policy allowing personnel to decide whether to get the flu shot.
Michael Bay slated to direct film on rescue of F-15 crew in Iran
Less than two months after U.S. forces rescued two crew members in Iran, director Michael Bay has confirmed he will be making a movie based on the mission.
‘Always push forward’: President Trump addresses Coast Guard Academy Class of 2026
President Trump spoke Wednesday in New London, Connecticut, to more than 230 commissioning officers.
US Marines board and redirect Iranian-flagged tanker amid ongoing blockade
U.S. military forces have redirected 91 commercial ships and disabled four vessels during the Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Official trailer for Jimmy Stewart biopic released
A journal — discovered after Stewart's death — helped to shape the upcoming film.
Marines lower time-in-service requirement for sergeant promotions
The new policy will favor merit over longevity, the service says.
