Silence to violence: What the bridge scene in ‘1917′ says about war
A re-watch of "1917" reveals much about duty and sacrifice, but the bridge scene is its violent awakening. It tells us that war doesn’t wait for clarity.
Pentagon & Congress
Hegseth changes Pentagon green room into impromptu makeup studio
The space has long been used as a green room for visiting officials and spokespersons, the Pentagon said.
Enlisted Australian sailors trained to use US nuclear attack subs
The training marks a milestone in an agreement that calls on the U.S. to send submarines to Australia in the 2030s and 2040s.
Fort McCoy commander suspended after Trump portrait flipped to wall
The Army said Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez's suspension as garrison commander isn't related to any misconduct.
Search underway for missing Nimitz sailor
Sailor Gabriel D. Holt went missing during a scheduled port visit to Guam on April 18.
US Army ups ammo output with new 155mm loading, packing plant
The service can produce 40,000 monthly. The goal is 100,000.
Army makes combat arms fitness test sex-neutral, drops ball throw
Combat arms job holders must hit a minimum score of 350.
Army continues 7-year streak, hitting retention goals early
The service reenlisted 15,600 soldiers since March 2024, 800 more than its goal.
Officials launch task force to root out ‘anti-Christian bias’ in VA
The move follows an order by President Donald Trump to look for evidence of discrimination against Christians throughout the federal government.
Marines deploy drone-killing MADIS system for Balikatan drills
The exercise marks the first time the aerial defense system has been deployed outside the U.S. with a U.S. Marine Corps unit.
Unmanned undersea vessels eyed by Pentagon as key part of Navy growth
As pressure rises on the U.S. Navy to boost its shipbuilding capacity, the Pentagon has released a call for a new type of unmanned undersea vessel.
US Navy warship on first deployment makes two drug busts in 72 hours
The ship’s crew intercepted 580 kilograms of cocaine and 2,480 pounds of marijuana through combined air-surface operations.
How a Lloyd Austin aide became Pete Hegseth’s ‘only guy standing’
While Hegseth fired or reassigned several top advisers, a Marine colonel on his staff has ascended.
Hegseth pulled info from secure channel for Signal chats: Report
Details about U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen were pulled from secure U.S. Central Command communications, according to reports.
Army to replace athletic trainers with strength coaches on H2F teams
Teams will now have 11 strength and conditioning coaches, with a requirement nixed for instructors overseen by the Defense Health Agency.
Thousands of military families use child care app devised by airman
The app allows parents to sublet their child care spaces when they’re temporarily away, connecting them to other eligible DOD families who need the care.
US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills
Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.
