Poll: Americans don’t think Trump has explained Iran war goals
One in three Republicans and almost all Democrats said Trump has not “clearly explained the goals of U.S. military involvement in Iran.”
Pentagon & Congress
Trump says war on Iran not ‘done’ — but concerns rise about munitions shortages
While Trump notified Congress on May 1 that Epic Fury had been terminated, he later said it was procedural and didn't mean an end to all military actions.
Marines expand Arctic footprint with new Alaska rotation
The Marine Corps is moving deeper into Alaska with an initiative designed to build a more persistent presence in the Arctic.
5 US bases selected for anti-drone pilot program
Two military installations along the southern border are among the five that will receive anti-drone energy systems.
Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine reported fighting along their front line despite agreeing to a ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 as part of a Trump-led push for peace.
Air Force experimenting with using AI for promotion boards
New uses of the Air Force's “AI Action Team” include promotion board screening and ranking.
Epic Fury has Navy rethinking carrier deployment tempo
The record-breaking deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford has reopened the debate about how the Navy should structure deployments and time at home.
Remains of missing soldier found off the coast of Morocco
The remains of a U.S. soldier reported missing in Southern Morocco last week have been recovered, the Army said in a statement Sunday.
Russia, Ukraine to enter temporary ceasefire with prisoner exchange, Trump says
President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia and Ukraine would temporarily halt fighting for three days beginning Saturday.
Trump administration releases first tranche of ‘never-before-seen’ UFO files
“With these new Documents and Videos, the people can decide for themselves, ‘WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?’” Trump wrote, adding, “Have Fun and Enjoy!"
Hegseth aims to cut through the bureaucracy with ‘Deal Team Six’
The Pentagon is utilizing a crew of private sector businessmen to renovate how the department negotiates with defense companies.
Makeshift tourniquets saved soldier’s life after Arkansas training accident
One soldier was seriously injured after two heavy expanded mobility tactical trucks collided during training Monday.
B-1 returns to flight after restoration, surviving the ‘boneyard’
The B-1B Lancer returned to service at Dyess Air Force Base following extensive maintenance efforts by the Tinker Air Force Base crew.
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.
Marines to phase out F/A-18 maintenance jobs as Hornet era ends
Enlisted Marines with Hornet specialties will be offered retraining, reassignment or career dead ends.
The US Marine Corps is looking for a few good robots to build airfields
For Marines who have toiled over assembling airfields in austere environments, relief may be on the way.
India to build strategic outpost near key shipping lane in Indo-Pacific
“This is what I call the Hormuz Strait effect," one analyst said, referring to the collapse of shipping through the vital waterway due to war.
