The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat featRear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical use against an enemy plane.By Jon Guttman7 days ago
Pentagon to send 1,500 troops to border to start Trump-ordered surgeThe deployment signals the military’s increased role in a much more aggressive immigration policy under the second Trump administration.By Noah Robertson9 days ago
Slain Marine’s family ‘let down’ by killer’s 8-year sentenceCpl. Jesse Thomas Bopp pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting of a fellow Marine, 19-year-old Lance Cpl. Austin Schwenk.By Riley Ceder3 weeks ago
China unveils amphibious assault ship that can launch fighter jetsThe Sichuan is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult that will allow fighter jets to launch directly off its deck.5 weeks ago
Special ops leaders eye alarming levels of adversary collaborationChina, Russia, Iran and North Korea are all finding ways to antagonize U.S. efforts.By Todd South6 weeks ago
Tom Cruise awarded top Navy honor for military movie rolesCruise was awarded the U.S. Navy’s top civilian honor for “outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” with “Top Gun” and other films.7 weeks ago