200 Marines deploy to Florida as Pentagon approves more support to ICEThe Marines will be assigned tasks related to transportation, logistics and administrative functions. They're not authorized to make arrests.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debatesLong stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.4 days ago
House passes Trump megabill with $150 billion in military fundingThe bill includes $150 billion for the Pentagon, earmarked for shipbuilding, the Golden Dome and restocking precision weapons, among other priorities.By Noah Robertson6 days ago
Navy did not document changes to recruitment procedures, watchdog saysThe Navy reached its recruitment goal in fiscal 2024 by working through a backlog of 8,600 medical waivers, recruiting 5,845 sailors in the process.By Riley Ceder6 days ago
Pentagon creates new military border zone in ArizonaThe fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher6 days ago
Honolulu water agency sues US Navy over Red Hill fuel spill damageThe suit estimates it is costing $1.2 billion for the Board of Water Supply to clean up and protect Oʻahu’s drinking water wells.By Marcel Honoré, Honolulu Civil Beat6 days ago