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May Red Sea recap: Navy maintains fight against Houthi attacks
The Navy destroyed several missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi militants over the last month.
Airman’s death sparks debate over race, gun rights and self-defense
Roger Fortson's death reignited a complicated debate about who's typically afforded deference when claiming self-defense in shootings and who isn't.
Army cuts hundreds of hours of redundant online training requirements
The changes are effective immediately. Students in courses now do not have to complete them.
By Todd South
Army major resigns commission over US support of Israel in Gaza
An Army major assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency announced his resignation on LinkedIn due to U.S. support of Israel in Gaza.
By Todd South
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House plan
House lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.
The USS Carney, salty and battle-tested, is back in the United States
The warship Carney has wrapped up its unprecedented cruise in the Middle East, where it battled Iran-backed Houthi rebel barrages on a near-daily basis.
House lawmakers cut back public hearings on annual defense bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 13, 2024.
A Marine combat instructor shielded his student from a grenade with his body — and survived
When then-Sgt. Brett Meil saw a student inadvertently activate a grenade during infantry training, he covered him with his body and prepared to die.
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has a new leader
The combatant command oversees more than 380,000 U.S troops and civilians and is at the center of American efforts to counter China's military ascent.
Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.
Will DOD need to start producing some medicines to protect troops?
In some cases, it could be cheaper and safer for the military to manufacture medicines troops need.
By Karen Jowers