Corps IDs Marine killed in tactical vehicle accident
Marine Corps officials have identified a Marine who died Wednesday at Camp Pendleton, California, following a tactical training vehicle mishap. Pfc. Tanner F. Rubio, 21, died Dec. 3 in a training accident that a service release stated was unrelated to the currently ongoing Exercise Steel Knight 25, which is taking place across installations in California and Arizona. The service did not provide an...[Read More]
The 101st Airborne and the history of the real ‘screaming eagle’
Since its inception, the 101st Airborne Division — made even more famous by Stephen Ambrose’s “Band of Brothers” — has fought in every major war, from jumping behind the lines on D-Day to fighting in decades of battle in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. Its unit patch, the screaming eagle overlaid on a black shield, is perhaps the most recognizable insignia in the U.S. Army. Its history, however, is...[Read More]
The 101st Airborne and the history of the real ‘screaming eagle’
Since its inception, the 101st Airborne Division — made even more famous by Stephen Ambrose’s “Band of Brothers” — has fought in every major war, from jumping behind the lines on D-Day to fighting in decades of battle in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. Its unit patch, the screaming eagle overlaid on a black shield, is perhaps the most recognizable insignia in the U.S. Army. Its history, however, is...[Read More]
‘Project 2026’: How One Navy Veteran Is Encouraging A Rebirth of American Values
U.S. Navy veteran Mike Bedenbaugh is building upon the conservative political initiative “Project 2025” in aim for a stronger America.
Commander Phil Richter
CDR Richter is a native of Waldorf, MD. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Upon graduation in May of 2007, he commissioned as an Ensign and reported to USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD 41), for his first tour of duty.
US raid allegedly killed undercover agent instead of IS official
A raid by U.S. forces and a local Syrian group aiming to capture an Islamic State group official instead killed a man who had been working undercover gathering intelligence on the extremists, family members and Syrian officials have told The Associated Press. The killing in October underscores the complex political and security landscape as the United States begins working with interim Syrian Pres...[Read More]
US raid allegedly killed undercover agent instead of IS official
A raid by U.S. forces and a local Syrian group aiming to capture an Islamic State group official instead killed a man who had been working undercover gathering intelligence on the extremists, family members and Syrian officials have told The Associated Press. The killing in October underscores the complex political and security landscape as the United States begins working with interim Syrian Pres...[Read More]
Recruit Training Command Graduates Final Class of FY 2025, Achieves Highest Production in a Decade
NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill – The final training group of Sailors who arrived at U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command (RTC) during the Navy’s record-breaking year for recruiting, training and retaining Sailors, graduated from basic military training, commonly known as “boot camp,” during a ceremony at Naval Station Great Lakes, Dec. 4, 2025.
Stress of Houthi Combat Was a Key Factor in Series of Costly Navy Mishaps, Investigations Show
New investigative reports into a series of high-profile and costly Navy mishaps during a U.S.-led campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels reveal that the most intense running sea battle that the military service has faced since World War II took a toll on ships and personnel.
Foundation Aims to End Veteran Suicide Through Psychedelic Therapy
Losing friends to suicide and dealing with his own demons led former Navy fighter pilot Matthew Buckley to create a foundation that offers psychedelic therapy.
Don’t miss these Tricare and other health benefits deadlines
Important health care enrollment deadlines are looming for those in the U.S. military community. Don’t miss these health care coverage deadlines listed below. Tricare open season Tuesday, Dec. 9: The Tricare open season ends at midnight Eastern Standard Time. Beneficiaries can make changes to their Tricare health care plan, such as switching from Tricare Prime to Tricare Select. Visit tricare.mil/...[Read More]
IG finds Hegseth risked endangering Houthi mission with Signal use
A Pentagon inspector general report confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent sensitive operational information about an impending strike in Yemen over his personal cell phone, potentially endangering the mission objectives and troops carrying it out. The report, which was dated Dec. 2 and publicly released Thursday, found that Hegseth has the authority to decide whether information should be ...[Read More]