USS Gerald R. Ford breaks record for longest post-Vietnam deployment
The world's largest aircraft carrier has been deployed for a historic 296 days after departing Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025.
By Riley Ceder
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Pentagon, FAA sign agreement on deploying anti-drone laser system near Mexico
The agreement came after the FAA conducted testing in New Mexico on the laser system used by the Pentagon and Homeland Security Department.
By David Shepardson, Reuters
USS Gerald R. Ford will likely notch record-setting deployment, Caudle says
The world's largest aircraft carrier is currently in Croatia undergoing maintenance after a non-combat fire broke out in its main laundry room.
By Riley Ceder
A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the US-Mexico border?
An investigation into how Trump’s emergency declaration expanded military power, blurred legal lines and helped spread the use of military-grade tech.
By Sonner Kehrt, Melissa del Bosque and David Roza, The War Horse and The Border Chronicle
USS Gerald R. Ford docks in Greece for port call after fire
The world's largest aircraft carrier experienced a non-combat fire on March 12 that reportedly damaged almost 100 sleeping berths.
By Riley Ceder
Number of US troops wounded in war against Iran rises to about 200
The U.S. military’s Central Command said the vast majority of those wounded had suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already returned to duty.
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters