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Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgrades
Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.
By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor
US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to grow
The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.
Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending bills
Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.
Air Force offers new bonuses to entice troops to move to cold bases
The Department of the Air Force is offering one-time bonuses for airmen and guardians who agree to yearlong tours at seven frigid bases.
Final Marine Harrier pilots finish training, set to join last squadron
Both pilots will report to Marine Attack Squadron 223, also known as “the Bulldogs.”
By Zamone Perez
Marine arrested for firing weapon in altercation on North Carolina base
The incident, which took place outside near barracks aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, left no reported injuries.
Here’s how the Marine Corps’ ‘wall-to-wall’ barracks inspections went
One Marine corporal said maintenance issues have been getting fixed much more quickly than before the barracks inspection.
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
How soldiers and survivors recalled deadly 1994 Fort Bragg air crash
On March 23, 1994, then-Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base saw a mid-air collision that killed 24 paratroopers on the ground.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid
In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.
Marine vet who hit police with hockey stick at Capitol gets 3+ years
Marine veteran Michael Joseph Foy swung his hockey stick at police officers, hitting them at least 11 times in 16 seconds.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press