Seven years after major gaps found, Marines ramp up armory security
In 2018, GAO found shortfalls in armory security. Now, the Corps is mandating physical security survey protocols with stern accountability requirements.
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USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Latin American waters
The Navy's largest aircraft carrier is providing support to what the Pentagon is calling counternarcotics efforts in Central and South America.
Army certifies rapid anti-drone response team
The Army certified the unit of 11 soldiers as an operational team following high-pressure field tests in Florida and North Dakota.
US Coast Guard hits recruiting goal for second year in a row
The U.S. Coast Guard recruited the most new active-duty enlisted service members in fiscal 2025 since 1991, according to a release from the service.
WWII nurses deserve Congressional Gold Medal, lawmakers say
A coalition of retired military nurses and others is pushing to award the Congressional Gold Medal to World War II nurses.
Judge allows deployment of West Virginia Guard in DC to continue
A West Virginia state judge has allowed the continued deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members to Washington, D.C.
Marine Corps cyber, tech fields again get biggest enlistment bonuses
For the third year in a row, the service is preparing to dole out enlistment bonuses to recruits willing and able to do battle in the cyber realm.
‘Marines’ doc focuses on purpose amid shifting Pacific landscape
Netflix has released its four-episode documentary series on the U.S. Marine Corps.
Remembering the battles of Najaf and Fallujah in ‘The Last 600 Meters’
Airing on PBS, a new documentary tells the stories of Marines and soldiers in combat during 2004 operations to clear two Iraqi cities of insurgents.
From hot dogs to haircuts, your Veterans Day deals await
Veterans Day isn't just about the discounts, but these offers of appreciation can help stretch your dollar and bring some fun to Nov. 11.
Army aims to field 1 million drones in next 2-3 years
The Army’s new pilot program called SkyFoundry hopes to see the service forge partnerships with private industry to churn out drones.
Hegseth to slash red tape, empower program heads in acquisition revamp
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined plans to replace the old JCIDS requirements process, which he said "moved at the speed of paperwork, not war."
Wolfe tapped as Air Force’s new top enlisted leader
Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe will serve as the 21st chief master sergeant of the Air Force.
Government shutdown prompts cancellation of some Veterans Day events
The longest federal government shutdown on record is curtailing and outright canceling parades, ceremonies and other Veterans Day events across America.
Navy offers voluntary extensions to sailors separating during shutdown
The service is offering the extension to sailors to ensure that they continue to receive benefits during the government lapse in appropriations.
Troops’ dental readiness showing some improvement, some decay
Although troops’ dental readiness has improved some over the last decade, there’s also been a decline in the number of troops with the best dental health.
This American soldier saved Charlemagne’s cathedral in World War II
Capt. Walter Huchthausen strove tirelessly to stop the building from collapsing and ensured it would be preserved as it is today.
