‘Scary and silencing’: Troops, families receive threats from foreign bad actors
The threats began after the U.S. strikes against Iran and have included identifying details about troops, their spouses and children.
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US forces disable Iranian-flagged tankers trying to cross blockade
This week, U.S. forces around the Strait of Hormuz have launched strikes against Iranian military facilities and disabled missiles launched by the IRGC.
More troops headed to Mexico border as migrants surge
The Biden administration is sending 800 active-duty military troops to the border, adding to 2,500 National Guard members there.
Negligent discharge killed Marine who died in live-fire training
Lance Cpl. Joseph Whaley was killed by "negligent discharge during live-fire small arms training exercise,” according to the Naval Safety Command.
How a soldier who feared he missed the war went on to earn the MoH
The man who regretted missing combat in World War II despite being present for the conflict’s opening shots retired from the Army a combat-hardened major.
US Navy unmanned surface vessels visit Japan for first time
Integrated Battle Problem 23.2 is the first exercise to use unmanned surface vehicles in U.S. 7th Fleet.
KC-135 tanker autopilot now safer to use in flight, Air Force says
A new restriction bars airmen from turning on the autopilot when flying at an altitude of less than 2,000 feet at night, or when flying in bad weather.
Biden taps Melissa Dalton for Air Force’s No. 2 civilian post
She would replace Gina Ortiz Jones, who left the leadership post in March.
The Marine Corps finally gets an official top leader
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Gen. Eric Smith to be the top Marine general, ending a monthslong limbo for the Marine Corps.
Army picks four to build robotic combat vehicle prototypes
The Army will choose a single robotic vehicle from the four companies selected to build prototypes over the next year.
House GOP plans to pass defense budget fail again as shutdown looms
The $826-billion GOP bill to fund the Defense Department faces opposition from all House Democrats and a handful of key Republican lawmakers.
