Pentagon, FAA sign agreement on deploying anti-drone laser system near Mexico
The agreement came after the FAA conducted testing in New Mexico on the laser system used by the Pentagon and Homeland Security Department.
By David Shepardson, Reuters
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A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the US-Mexico border?
An investigation into how Trump’s emergency declaration expanded military power, blurred legal lines and helped spread the use of military-grade tech.
By Sonner Kehrt, Melissa del Bosque and David Roza, The War Horse and The Border Chronicle
Sailors need to see themselves in ‘fabric’ of new warfighting instructions, CNO says
CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle said the success of his "Fighting Instructions" depends on the Navy's rank and file understanding their role in carrying them out.
By Riley Ceder
Judge dismisses deportation case for Mexican father of 3 US Marines
The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that it would appeal the judge’s decision.
US and Italian soldiers earn German military badge in joint Italy training
For four grueling days, U.S. and Italian soldiers operated under German standards to earn a foreign military badge few U.S. troops are authorized to wear.
By Eve Sampson
US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean
The Pentagon’s statement on social media did not say whether the ship was connected to Venezuela, which faces U.S. sanctions on its oil.
Russian women in ICE custody after being detained at Camp Pendleton
Two Russian women allegedly in search of McDonald’s instead ended up at the main gate of the California base.
US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela
U.S. Southern Command said in a social media post that U.S. forces apprehended the Motor Vessel Sagitta on Tuesday “without incident.”
US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela
The U.S. Coast Guard boarded the tanker, named Veronica, early Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on social media.
Ex-Navy SEAL convicted for plot to kill officers at California protest
Gregory Vandenberg bought fireworks to harm law enforcement officers at the "No Kings Day" protests held in California on June 14, the DOJ said.
By Riley Ceder
Study of female troops supports COVID vaccine before, during pregnancy
A study of female U.S. service members found that getting a COVID-19 vaccine before or during pregnancy didn't raise the risk for certain complications.
By Patricia Kime