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Why Trump is claiming the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security
Increasing international tensions, global warming and a changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the global trade and security debate.
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Videos suggest stealthy Air Force drone flew recon for Maduro capture
Videos purportedly show the RQ-170 Sentinel returning to Puerto Rico after the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness
As the Space Force enters 2026 amid escalating threats from China and Russia, it faces a pivotal year as it transitions to full-spectrum warfighting.
Monroe to Donroe: A ‘dead’ doctrine’s revival for current operations
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Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela
Cuba has acknowledged the deaths of 32 Cubans in the American military operation that ousted Venezuela's leader over the weekend.
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US Air Force awards Boeing $2B contract to begin B-52 engine upgrades
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He turned down a trip home from the Korean War, then earned the MOH
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Why the US should resume testing its nuclear arsenal
This op-ed's authors argue that the president's nuclear testing comments were correct, considering America's aging arsenal and growing security concerns.
Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness
As the Space Force enters 2026 amid escalating threats from China and Russia, it faces a pivotal year as it transitions to full-spectrum warfighting.
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Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela
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Maduro arrives in US, Trump says operation will let US ‘run’ Venezuela
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How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
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US strikes Venezuela, says Nicolás Maduro has been captured
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Parachutist at Armed Forces Bowl gets caught in wire, falls into crowd
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This Marine pilot earned ace status as a Wildcat menace in the Pacific
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