US forces fire at, disable Iran-flagged tanker trying to evade blockade
While President Trump said Project Freedom was paused, the U.S. Navy blockade continues to ban vessels from entering and exiting Iranian ports.
By Riley Ceder
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Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regions
The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Navy jet crashes off San Diego coast; 2 crew members rescued
A Coast Guard official said the two occupants of the E/A-18G Growler were picked up after the crash and are in stable condition.
By Tara Copp, AP
Army, Navy remove web pages highlighting women’s military service
In an attempt to align with President Trump’s termination of DEI initiatives, the Army and Navy have taken down web pages highlighting women's service.
Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future wars
The nonprofit is asking lawmakers to bolster the Navy's fleet of battle force ships in preparation for long-term and large-scale wars.
The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria Cross
Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military award for valor.
By Jon Guttman
SEAL who led workout with lacrosse players lacked credentials: report
The September 2024 workout was “unusually intense,” and resulted in 24 of the 61 participants developing rhabdomyolysis.
Federal military spouse workers ‘should’ be able to continue remotely
"We're trying to calm a whole community," said one military spouse advocate who's looking for answers.
By Karen Jowers
Trump signs order to revise Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops
Trump on Monday also ordered troops to be reinstated who had left voluntarily or been booted for refusing COVID-19 vaccines, among other changes.
By Tara Copp, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat feat
Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical use against an enemy plane.
By Jon Guttman
Sailor who once ‘came up short’ on ASVAB graduates as top recruit
Seaman Apprentice Jason Lorentz received the Military Excellence Award after completing the Future Sailor Prep Course and basic training.
By Riley Ceder
Mariner suing government for rape on USNS Carson City speaks out
A judge told Dominguez she must petition the Labor Department for worker’s comp. Her lawyers maintain that rape does not belong on a list of job risks.
By Hope Hodge Seck