Pentagon demands human performance data from services in fitness overhaul
The Pentagon has quietly set in motion a yearlong strategy to unify the military services’ approach to achieving what it calls “Total Force Fitness.”
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Fair winds, INDOPACOM: Pentagon returns command name to US Pacific Command
U.S. Pacific Command was the formation's official name until 2018, when it was changed to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
US Army’s ‘Tropic Lightning’ Division ponders transformation lessons from Philippine war games
Because of HIMARS, Maj. Gen. Bartholomees pointed out his “division artillery is really what transformed the most.”
KC-46A boom mishap caused by operator and F-22 pilot errors, investigation finds
An investigation found that a KC-46A's emergency landing and refueling boom damage in July 2025 was mainly due to the operator's incorrect control inputs.
‘MUMS’ the word: Corps stands up first ever Marine unmanned maintenance squadron
The new detail is now the service's only aviation unit built specifically to bring unmanned aviation maintenance to forward deployed combat theaters.
US Air Force tanker availability figures may be inflated, study finds
In addition to questionable availability rates, the Air Force tanker fleet also suffers from severe sustainment issues, according to the GAO.
US Navy must improve process for developing autonomous systems, watchdog says
The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Monday released an unclassified version of a 2025 classified report that analyzed the Navy's RAS progress.
Lawmakers aim to ease state-to-state moves for military homeschoolers
The Republican proposal would exempt military families from conflicting state laws on homeschooling, as long as they remain in compliance with one state.
2 Boeing employees among 8 killed in B-52 crash
Boeing confirmed that two of their employees were on board the B-52 bomber that crashed at Edwards Air Force Base on Monday.
Navy officer, 67, becomes oldest on record to earn Fleet Marine Force pin
Watching his son graduate as a U.S. Navy officer inspired Westerberg in 2022 — at the age of 64 — to also pursue a commission in the sea service.
8 people killed in B-52 bomber crash at California base, officials confirm
U.S. Air Force officials confirmed late Monday that the eight individuals on board a B-52 Stratofortress that crashed after takeoff were killed.
General Atomics awarded US Army contract for extended-range artillery round
During a test last year, the company's projectile hit targets more than 74 miles away after being fired from an M777 howitzer.
US won’t soften military posture in Middle East despite Iran agreement
Nearly 50,000 U.S. troops are positioned across the region, according to Adm. Brad Cooper, head of Central Command.
8 people presumed dead in B-52 Stratofortress crash
The aircraft crashed shortly after its takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, the service announced.
Navy ‘in a fight for the narrative’: Hung Cao presses service to unify public messaging
The secretary of the Navy’s announcement comes as tensions mount between U.S. media and the second Trump administration.
Coast Guard is providing key counter-drone defense for World Cup
The U.S. Coast Guard is using specialized C-UAS to defend no-fly zones above World Cup games and other domestic events.
Last living USS Indianapolis survivor turns 99
Harold Bray is the last living survivor from the greatest loss of life at sea in American military history.
