US Air Force seeking air defense missile system to protect air bases
The U.S. Air Force has put out a request for a new air defense missile system to defend the service’s installations against cruise missiles and drones.
By Michael Peck
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US service member killed in northern Iraq, US Central Command says
A U.S. service member was killed on Saturday “during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance” in northern Iraq, CENTCOM confirmed.
After chase, US Navy, Coast Guard intercept 1,296 pounds of cocaine
The U.S. Coast Guard employed a Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter to fire at and disable a smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific.
By Riley Ceder
Trump offers assurances that US troops won’t be sent to defend Ukraine
Trump is now offering assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility Monday.
US Air Force vet charged with felony assault with a deli weapon
The DOJ says the incident included shouting verbal insults and tossing a wrapped sub at a Customs and Border Protection officer in D.C.
By Carla Babb
Contaminated air, water affect Navy training area in California
Raw sewage flowing from the Tijuana River into California trigger water advisories that disrupt Navy training, quietly undermining readiness.
By Bridget Reis
DC Guard slated to deploy by mid-week, defense official says
The Army has activated about 800 D.C. National Guard soldiers to support law enforcement across the nation’s capital.
By Carla Babb
Migrants to be housed at new Fort Bliss detention center
The Defense Department has begun construction on what officials claim will be the largest detention center for detained migrants in the United States.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Security forces airman dies in vehicle accident at RAF Lakenheath
The commander of the 48th Fighter Wing promised to support those affected by the airman's death, and the accident is now under investigation.
Pentagon shifts $200 million to seal off border bombing range
The Pentagon is seeking to reallocate $200 million in funding for barriers to seal off areas surrounding Arizona’s Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm on border crossings
U.S. troop deployments at the border have tripled to 7,600 and include every branch of the military — even as the number of attempted crossings plummet.
Navy destroyer at southern border intercepts 3,439 pounds of cocaine
Two suspects were arrested, and the vessel carrying the cocaine was sunk after being deemed too hazardous to others at sea.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher