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Congress presses SECNAV for answers on recruiting challenges
One lawmaker called Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s answers to recruiting questions “a lot of hot air.”
By Diana Stancy
Volt Typhoon hacks likely to inspire copycats, CNMF’s Mahlock says
Attacks on critical infrastructure — food and water delivery, health care services, defense contracting and more — could hamper U.S. military response.
Eielson AFB school closure highlights effects of education policy
Military families are rocked by the second school closure on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
By Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon
Judge dismisses lawsuit over 2019 Pensacola Navy base shooting
A Florida judge dismissed a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia over a 2019 mass shooting at NAS Pensacola that killed three sailors and injured several others.
April Red Sea recap: Fight against Houthis continues after lull
Compared to the months prior, the Navy reportedly engaged far fewer Houthi drones and missiles in April.
Marines to merge air control jobs as new air defense tech comes online
The Marine Corps believes it can merge air control jobs as it combines the duties of two types of air operations centers.
By Todd South
What Marines may be learning from Houthi tactics in the Red Sea
To some observers of the Marine Corps’ modernization plans, aspects of the Houthis' operations in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden sound familiar.
Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup
Excessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.
By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett Jr. lies in honor at US Capitol
Congress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War.
Marine unit found metal shavings in F-35 fuel, plastic tool in wing
In a memo obtained by Defense News, a Marine Corps squadron commander raises the alarm about the quality of Lockheed Martin's new F-35C jets.
What you need to know about transitioning out of the military
Getting out of the military? Here's what you need to know.
By Dave Lubach