USS Abraham Lincoln to return home after 320 days
The USS Abraham Lincoln will return to its homeport in San Diego, California, on Wednesday after 320 days at sea.
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US military orders 2-day pause on Okinawa following Marine’s arrest for alleged murder
All U.S. military operations on the island will cease for 48 hours for a standards training period, followed by a 30-day reflection period.
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower returns to port after aircraft mishap
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower returned to its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, after an E/A-18G Growler mishap injured eight service members aboard the ship.
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A CCA completes first fully autonomous flight
The successful flight came just weeks after U.S. Air Force officials announced their intention to have 500 autonomous aircraft in service by 2032.
Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan to die by US Army firing squad
Hasan, a former Army officer who killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad.
Air Force explosive ordnance technicians to sport new rust-colored beret
Air Force EOD technicians will wear a rust-colored beret with a metallic emblem in addition to their uniform to recognize their combat arms mission.
US Marine arrested, suspected of robbing, murdering woman in Okinawa
LCpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, assigned to the III MEF, was arrested by local authorities after allegedly murdering and robbing Okinawa resident Anna Yagi.
US Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use rises
The service is seeking to sharpen its defenses against the growing threat of drone use by cartels.
Aboard the USS George Washington, young sailors adjust to war with Iran
Sailors must maintain a state of alert and readiness, heightened in the case of the George Washington due to the threat of Iranian attacks.
Naval Special Warfare Command failed to identify, treat TBI in service members: Watchdog
The DOD Inspector General found that Naval Special Warfare Command failed to identity and treat traumatic brain injuries in personnel.
Veterans face SNAP barriers as USDA guidance delays policy changes, GAO finds
GAO found outdated USDA SNAP guidance for veterans and recommended better outreach and coordination to help veterans access food assistance.
Marine Corps meets 2026 goal with over 31,000 new recruits
The Corps recruited 31,250 enlisted Marines alongside 1,672 officers and 3,503 prior service reserve Marines in what the service calls a “rebound."
Navy selects 3 companies to develop mine countermeasure technology
BeeX, BlackSea Technologies and Vatn Systems were selected as prize winners after successfully completing a mine countermeasures modernization challenge.
Air, Space forces hit recruitment goals, set higher 2027 targets
The Department of the Air Force set larger goals for 2027 after recruiting 31,950 airmen and 730 guardians in fiscal 2026.
Can you hear me now? 90% of Navy unaccompanied housing now has free Wi-Fi
Since the rollout began in November 2025, the Navy has sought to provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi to all Navy-owned and -operated unaccompanied housing.
Marine Corps plans new warfighter test for future generals
Following Pentagon guidelines, the Marine Corps is developing and testing its own Joint Warfighter Evaluation.
US Navy awards RTX’s Raytheon $24.4B for SM-6 missiles amid stockpile concerns
The deal for the SM-6 interceptors comes as the Pentagon pushes to replenish munitions stockpiles depleted by conflicts in the Middle East.
