‘Reduced to atoms’: The devastating 1945 Allied bombing campaign in Dresden
The bombing of Dresden remains a controversial period in the Allied air war over Europe.
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US Army to debut FPV Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor next month
The U.S. Army’s Global Response Force will begin assessing the Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor in March following a $5.2 million contract inked in January.
US Army leaders say future European fight could mean 1,500 targets daily
The projection, informed by the Russia-Ukraine war, is shaping how the service thinks about automation and speed on the battlefield.
US Air Force buying more bunker-buster bombs after Iran nuclear strikes
The 30,000-pound guided bomb is designed to penetrate an estimated 200 feet through rock or other hard substances before destroying enemy labs or bunkers.
Sore throat? Tricare Prime now offers virtual option for urgent care
Nurses will decide whether the symptoms can be treated virtually, and set up the virtual appointments.
Navy fires commanding officer of destroyer USS Mason
Capt. Chavius Lewis was relieved of his duties due to a "loss in confidence" in his ability to command, the Navy said.
Judge dismisses deportation case for Mexican father of 3 US Marines
The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that it would appeal the judge’s decision.
Woo your significant other this Valentine’s Day with the help of some WWII acronyms
Let your partner know how you really feel with acronyms such as MALAYA: My Ardent Lips Await Your Arrival.
Army officer communities face cuts in service-wide restructuring
Some Army officers are slated to be shuttled into new job specialties or even transferred to a different service as jobs are eliminated.
USS Gerald Ford the second aircraft carrier sent to Middle East: Report
The USS Gerald Ford set out on deployment in late June 2025, which means the crew will have been deployed for eight months in two weeks time.
2027 defense budget could double 2026 ship requests, US Navy secretary says
The 2026 defense budget set aside $27.2 billion dollars for the Navy to procure 17 ships.
Health care access a top complaint among troops, top enlisted leaders tell lawmakers
A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.
Virginia Supreme Court rules US Marine’s adoption of Afghan war orphan will stand
A U.S. Marine and his wife will keep an Afghan orphan they brought home in defiance of a U.S. government decision to reunite her with her Afghan family.
US Air Force’s CCA program advances with auto-flying software integration
The service said integrating third-party autonomous software is a major step on developing drones that can fly themselves alongside jets like the F-35.
No evidence women in combat roles lower standards, top enlisted leaders say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for a review of the effectiveness of women in combat roles prompted questions during a Senate Armed Services hearing.
‘Everything costs what it costs’: Navy, Marine, Coast Guard chiefs call for historic funding
President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for fiscal 2027.
Army marks elevation of Futures and Concepts to full command
The move represents the organization’s shift from a center to a command under the Army’s Transformation and Training Command.
