Top lawmaker says VA, DOD leaders continue to ignore Hill requests
Sen. Richard Blumenthal believes his relationship with Pentagon and Veterans Affairs leaders has never been as adversarial as it is right now. “I’ve been in the United States Senate for almost 15 years, and throughout most of my career … my requests for information were answered, and the departments have been responsive,” the Connecticut Democrat said during a recent interview with Military Times....[Read More]
Hybrid Fleet Campaign Event – USNAVSOUTH and Salvadoran Navy integrate Robotic and Autonomous Systems during FLEX 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (May 27, 2025) — Cooperative Security Location (CSL) Comalapa, in coordination with the Salvadoran Navy, hosted the annual U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet Hybrid Fleet Campaign (HFC) Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) Event demonstrating combined/joint integration potential for unmanned systems during a showcase event in San Salvador, El Salvador, May 27.
Trump pardons Army officer who defied COVID prevention rules
As part of a flurry of presidential clemency this week, President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned a former Army officer convicted of disobeying COVID-19 safety measures in 2022. Former 1st Lt. Mark Bashaw announced the pardon on social media, thanking Trump and all his supporters who “took a stand against tyranny.” He also posted a picture referencing conspiracy theories that the COVID-19 virus...[Read More]
Beneath the Surface: How Panama City Keeps Military Divers on the Cutting Edge
PANAMA CITY, Fla. – For the military diver, the unforgiving depths can be a perilous arena. Since August 1, 1882, U.S. Navy sailors have executed essential underwater operations around the globe, from special operations and reconnaissance to ship repair and force protection. Yet these military divers are also at the forefront of subsea and seabed warfare, wielding cutting-edge technology to enhanc...[Read More]
At the Heart of Atlantic Fleet Training: TSVRON 4
NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. – When you combine mission focus, teamwork, technical expertise, and creativity, the results are remarkable if not predictable. Training Support Vessel Squadron (TSVRON) 4 is no exception.
‘Terminal List’ Prequel Series ‘Dark Wolf’ Delves into the Darker Side of Warfare
Based on the bestselling “The Terminal List” books from author Jack Carr, the series revolves around SEAL James Reece, who has lost everything and seeks revenge for the death of teammates and family.
Advocates push Senate to drop changes in 90/10 rule for vets benefits
A coalition of 31 veterans groups is urging Senate leaders to strip a provision from the Republican budget reconciliation package which they say will allow for-profit schools to once again take advantage of student veterans. In a letter sent Wednesday evening to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the groups noted that the provision concerning a re...[Read More]
He Was a Sailor. I, a Marine. Our Romance Was Forbidden by Regulation.
I was the new “WM”—Woman Marine—on deck, and I felt the weight of all eyes watching me for every right or wrong move I made. Women were less than 5% of the Marine Corps back in 1995—a tiny speck in a male-dominated world.
Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of US nuclear force’s safe, effective deterrent
Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. — A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single Mark-21 High Fidelity Re-Entry Vehicle May 21 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Travels to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Malaysia on May 28- 29, 2025, where he met with senior military and government officials, underscoring Malaysia’s importance to the U.S. as a partner and the U.S. commitment to Malaysia and the region.
No clear plan for supporting Guam missile defense system, GAO finds
The Defense Department has yet to develop a clear strategy to guide the construction, deployment and long-term management of the missile defense architecture it is building on Guam, the Government Accountability Office has determined. The office is concerned that without such a plan, the effort risks cost and schedule overruns and an infrastructure unready to accommodate the additional personnel r...[Read More]
NMRTC Fort Belvoir Launches Its First Ever Field Training Exercise to Boost Combat Medical Readiness
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In a significant step to enhance operational readiness, Naval Medical Readiness Training Command (NMRTC) Fort Belvoir recently conducted its inaugural Field Training Exercise (FTX), projecting a critical focus on combat casualty care and the rapid deployment to field medical facilities.