Coast Guard data breach impacts pay of 1,135 service members
A security breach of the U.S. Coast Guard payroll system delayed the biweekly pay of more than 1,000 Coast Guard members, according to a service spokesperson. The Coast Guard Investigative Service and Coast Guard Cyber Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding a technological error that impacted the scheduled payments of 1,135 members, the service said in a statement Tuesday. The Coa...[Read More]
Judge questions motives for Trump’s order banning transgender troops
A federal judge on Tuesday questioned President Donald Trump’s motives for issuing an executive order that calls for banning transgender troops from serving in the U.S. military, describing a portion of the directive as “frankly ridiculous.” U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes indicated that she won’t rule before early March on whether to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing the ord...[Read More]
U.S. Navy Joins Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo in Indonesia
BALI, Indonesia – The U.S. Navy joined more than 20 navies for the opening ceremony of the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK), hosted by the Indonesian Navy in Bali, Indonesia, on Feb. 16.
US, Japan Conduct Combined Operations
SULU SEA – The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Asahi-class destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119) conducted combined operations in the Sulu Sea, Feb. 9-10.
U.S. Navy EOD Conducts Arctic Warfare Exercise ‘Arctic Specialist’ with NATO Allies in Norway
KRISTIANSAND, Norway – U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians from EOD Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, assigned to Commander Task Force (CTF) 68 at Naval Station Rota, Spain, completed Exercise Arctic Specialist in Kristiansand, Norway, Feb. 3-13, 2025.
Russia, US agree to work towards improving ties and ending Ukraine war
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, the two countries’ top diplomats said after talks that reflected an extraordinary about-face in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. In an interview with The Associated Press, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the tw...[Read More]
Russia, US agree to work towards improving ties and ending Ukraine war
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, the two countries’ top diplomats said after talks that reflected an extraordinary about-face in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. In an interview with The Associated Press, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the tw...[Read More]
New director of Concerned Veterans for America aims for more influence
The new head of Concerned Veterans for America wants to make sure the recent rise in awareness around the group leads to even more influence and involvement in national policy discussions. “The last thing that I want is for there to be any slack just because we’ve already racked up wins, on Veterans Affairs accountability, on Afghanistan oversight and other issues,” said John Vick, recently named ...[Read More]
USS Harry S. Truman Conducts Emergent Repair Availability
SOUDA BAY, Greece — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, on Feb. 16 to conduct an Emergent Repair Availability (ERAV) on the ship’s starboard quarter following a recent collision.
Pentagon moves to take back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine
The Defense Department has told the military services to reach out once again to service members who were forced out or voluntarily left the military because they refused to get the COVID vaccine and see if they want to reenlist. The directive reflects the executive order signed by President Donald Trump a week after he took office, and it says that all service members who opt to return to the mil...[Read More]
Black Hawk crew in DC crash may have missed key air traffic messages
A U.S. Army Black Hawk crew may not have heard critical air traffic control messages instructing it to fly behind the commercial regional jet it ultimately collided with midair at Reagan National Airport in Washington on Jan. 29, the National Transportation Safety Board said Friday. Additionally, the helicopter crew may have received inaccurate altitude data inside the cockpit, NTSB officials said...[Read More]
Black Hawk crew in DC crash may have missed key air traffic messages
A U.S. Army Black Hawk crew may not have heard critical air traffic control messages instructing it to fly behind the commercial regional jet it ultimately collided with midair at Reagan National Airport in Washington on Jan. 29, the National Transportation Safety Board said Friday. Additionally, the helicopter crew may have received inaccurate altitude data inside the cockpit, NTSB officials said...[Read More]