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East Coast Marine drone squadron conducts first Reaper flight

The unit transitioned from an operational RQ-21A Blackjack drone squadron to the Corps’ Reaper Fleet Replacement Squadron in July 2023.

Navy updates exercise standards for Fitness Enhancement Program

“The purpose of this exemption is to recognize that some sailors who do not meet the BCA standard are still able to maintain operational readiness."

Trump taps businessman John Phelan to be Navy secretary

Phelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House.

Army to put one-star recruiting hubs in Los Angeles, Atlanta

It's the Army's latest effort to bridge a growing civilian-military divide and stifle the drop in the number of Americans serving in the military.

Advocates fear dismantling of DOD’s extremism prevention, DEI programs

Trump’s choice for defense secretary said DEI programs eroded the military's values and described anti-extremism policies as a "purge."

Opinion

Why the military’s approach to its suicide epidemic is failing

In this opinion piece, the chairman of Boulder Crest Foundation argues that current military suicide prevention efforts are falling short.

The Osprey’s safety issues caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it

The Osprey is back in the air after being grounded following a crash that killed eight U.S. troops in Japan, but questions remain about its safety.

Women in combat ‘proficient,’ SecDef says, dismissing calls for change

Austin praised women in the military and said they should not be removed from front-line fighting posts.

US to send Ukraine $275M in new weapons to bolster Kyiv before Trump

The latest tranche of weapons comes as worries grow about an escalation in the conflict.

Two soldiers get prison time for creating child sexual abuse material

The pair also took explicit photos of other soldiers without their consent.