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Carrier’s move to South America leaves Mideast, Europe with none
It's a stark change after the U.S. joined Israeli strikes on Iran in June and engaged in some of the most intense operations since WWII in the Red Sea.
Opinion
US troops should be alarmed at Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats
The author of this op-ed argues the recent strikes on alleged drug boats create a precedent that gives an advantage to America's near-peer adversaries.
By Anonymous DOD employee
US to deploy USS Gerald R. Ford to Latin America
The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, in the latest escalation and buildup of military forces in the region.
Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel
The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer