‘MUMS’ the word: Corps stands up first ever Marine unmanned maintenance squadron
The new detail is now the service's only aviation unit built specifically to bring unmanned aviation maintenance to forward deployed combat theaters.
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US Air Force tanker availability figures may be inflated, study finds
In addition to questionable availability rates, the Air Force tanker fleet also suffers from severe sustainment issues, according to the GAO.
US Navy must improve process for developing autonomous systems, watchdog says
The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Monday released an unclassified version of a 2025 classified report that analyzed the Navy's RAS progress.
Lawmakers aim to ease state-to-state moves for military homeschoolers
The Republican proposal would exempt military families from conflicting state laws on homeschooling, as long as they remain in compliance with one state.
2 Boeing employees among 8 killed in B-52 crash
Boeing confirmed that two of their employees were on board the B-52 bomber that crashed at Edwards Air Force Base on Monday.
Navy officer, 67, becomes oldest on record to earn Fleet Marine Force pin
Watching his son graduate as a U.S. Navy officer inspired Westerberg in 2022 — at the age of 64 — to also pursue a commission in the sea service.
8 people killed in B-52 bomber crash at California base, officials confirm
U.S. Air Force officials confirmed late Monday that the eight individuals on board a B-52 Stratofortress that crashed after takeoff were killed.
General Atomics awarded US Army contract for extended-range artillery round
During a test last year, the company's projectile hit targets more than 74 miles away after being fired from an M777 howitzer.
US won’t soften military posture in Middle East despite Iran agreement
Nearly 50,000 U.S. troops are positioned across the region, according to Adm. Brad Cooper, head of Central Command.
8 people presumed dead in B-52 Stratofortress crash
The aircraft crashed shortly after its takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, the service announced.
Navy ‘in a fight for the narrative’: Hung Cao presses service to unify public messaging
The secretary of the Navy’s announcement comes as tensions mount between U.S. media and the second Trump administration.
Coast Guard is providing key counter-drone defense for World Cup
The U.S. Coast Guard is using specialized C-UAS to defend no-fly zones above World Cup games and other domestic events.
Last living USS Indianapolis survivor turns 99
Harold Bray is the last living survivor from the greatest loss of life at sea in American military history.
F/A-18 Hornet crashes in Washington state, wildfire subsequently reported
The pilot ejected and was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
US strike kills leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, White House says
Venezuela’s information ministry said that during the operation there were clashes with members of criminal groups, in which the leader was neutralized.
Navy to commission tech leaders as officers for Navy Innovation Unit
The service is recruiting innovative civilians to solve modernization problems.
Only 1 in 4 F-35s is fully mission capable, GAO finds
The F-35’s readiness rates continued to decline through fiscal 2025, with the fleet’s full mission capable rate falling to 25%, according to a GAO report.
