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Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate

"If you’re confused about what the law does and doesn’t allow the president to do with the National Guard, that’s understandable," writes Andrea Katz.

By Andrea Katz, Washington University in St. Louis, The Conversation

5 minutes ago

Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog finds

Industry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

9 hours ago

An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles

From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?

By Clay Beyersdorfer

10 hours ago

Marine Corps IDs pilot killed in Southern California helicopter crash

Maj. Tyler R. Braconi was killed in an AH-1Z Viper crash in Southern California on Thursday. A second, unidentified Marine was injured in the crash.

By Beth Sullivan

23 hours ago

Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visit

A plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections.

3 days ago

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Air Force squadrons are closing — reversing it demands investment

The Air Force has passed the point where more cannot be done with less. The Trump administration and Congress need to sufficiently resource the Air Force.

By Douglas A. Birkey

4 days ago