

Europeans to fill almost all gaps left by US in NATO defense plans, source says
The U.S. told its allies in May that it had decided to shrink the pool of military capabilities committed to the transatlantic alliance in a crisis.
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Taiwan needs a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says
Taiwan says it needs to bolster its defenses in the face of a stepped-up threat from China, which claims the island as its own territory.

Kyiv military chief salutes outgoing US Army commander as war rages in Ukraine
In a farewell message, Syrskyi credited the departing U.S. commander with saving thousands of Ukrainian lives.

Air Force medical commander removed from post at Virginia base
Col. Tracy Allen was removed as the commander of the 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis on Tuesday.

Air Force major arrested on Capitol steps during protest calling for Trump impeachment
Maj. Jason Watson was arrested on Wednesday by Capitol Police for protesting on the House steps without a member of Congress.

Hegseth creates powerful new drone office, pulling authority from the military services
The reorganization is the latest step in Hegseth’s push to field weapons faster.

Navy hits 45,000 recruits three months ahead of schedule
The service also successfully reached its enlistment goal three months early in fiscal 2025.

Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquishes command of US Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquished command on Thursday. The Army has not given a reason for the leadership change.

Proposed ‘Honor and Remember’ flag resembles communist imagery, Vietnam veterans argue
The flag is being proposed as a national symbol of remembrance for service members and veterans who died as a result of their military service.

Army contractor swindles over $1 million ... in MREs
Joseph Lavar Davis, 47, was convicted of stealing over 1.1 million dollars worth of the military’s pre-packaged Meals-Ready-to-Eat, or MREs, in Texas.
Transgender troops granted class action lawsuit against government
In the class action lawsuit, the protections won in Talbott v. USA would extend to all transgender service members.

Here’s where the services stand in cutting PCS moves
Army officials announced they’re cutting more than 12,000 relocations in fiscal 2026 and more than 13,600 in fiscal 2027.

US Navy aviator missing after helicopter makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea
A U.S. Navy aircrewman is missing after a helicopter carrying four crew members made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea.

Pentagon’s push to field weapons faster risks outrunning its own oversight, watchdog finds
Workforce reductions meant that weapon systems reach warfighters with “undocumented shortfalls related to effectiveness, suitability, [and] survivability."

DoD, movers try to ease the heavy lift for troops moving this summer
A direct line for resolving troops' problems and better relationships with moving companies are among DoD's efforts.

Staff sergeant becomes only airman in his class to complete Army Air Assault School
Staff Sgt. Ivan Sauer became the only airmen in his class to complete the 10-day U.S. Army Air Assault School.

64 sailors sickened by diesel exhaust fumes from USS Nebraska
Dozens of U.S. Navy service members became ill after being exposed to diesel exhaust fumes from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska.
