Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot program
The center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.
By Karen Jowers
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Pentagon task force to conduct laser test against drones
The Pentagon’s counter-drone task force is set to test a high-energy laser system against drones at White Sands Missile Range over the weekend.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Army Ranger accused of mass shooting at Washington music festival
The alleged gunman who fired into a crowd at a Washington state music festival Saturday was assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Military families battle mold, rodents and more at Washington base
Military families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord say reforms adopted in 2019 have done little to improve housing conditions.
By Kaylee Tornay, InvestigateWest
HIMARS, allied partnerships at center of African Lion drills
African Lion was hosted by four African countries and included more than 8,000 personnel.
By Zamone Perez
F-22 flight training begins at Virginia base after years in limbo
It's a new start for F-22 instructor pilots and maintainers who were displaced by Hurricane Michael in 2018.
US, NATO wrap up joint exercises in the Baltics, Europe’s High North
U.S. military higher-ups described the BALTOPS and Arctic Challenge exercises as essential steps in solidifying the NATO alliance.
Ukraine’s fight a ‘marathon’ not a ‘sprint,’ Secretary of Defense says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged continued support for Ukraine at the latest Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting.
Louisiana Army base renamed after World War I Harlem Hellfighter
The Louisiana Army base previously known as Fort Polk was officially redesignated to Fort Johnson.
Defense secretary taps Pacific Fleet’s Paparo to be top Navy officer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent Paparo's name to the White House last week, officials confirmed.
Pentagon to halt upgraded F-35 deliveries in July amid software woes
This will be the F-35's third delivery halt in less than a year, and dozens of newly-constructed aircraft could be affected.
NATO’s largest-ever air defense exercise starts in Germany
In the Air Defender 2023 exercise, 10,000 participants and 250 aircraft from 25 nations respond to a simulated attack on a NATO member.
By The Associated Press