Trump faces sharper questions over possible military action on Iran
The White House insists all options remain “on the table” regarding Iran, with the Islamic Republic convulsed by nationwide protests. President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene if Tehran’s leadership unleashes greater brutality on demonstrators. Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have launched a diplomatic push since Tuesday to de-escalate tensions. The regional allies cautioned Washingto...[Read More]
U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard coordinate to evacuate ill mariner from cable-laying vessel off Guam
SANTA RITA, Guam — A U.S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter crew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 safely evacuated and transferred an ill mariner from the 459-foot U.S.-flagged cable-laying ship Decisive on Tuesday, thanks to the coordinated efforts of HSC-25 and the watch at U.S. Coast Guard Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam.
General tapped to lead SOUTHCOM grilled over forces in Latin America
The Marine Corps general tapped to lead U.S. military operations in Latin America told lawmakers Thursday that he stands ready to oversee an expanded presence that began ahead of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture — but he doesn’t know how long that enhanced focus will last. If confirmed by the Senate, Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan will take over U.S. Southern Command, replacing Navy Adm. Alvin...[Read More]
Iran Death Toll Soars as Trump Keeps Military Options on Table
Iran’s nationwide protests entered a volatile third week as casualty estimates climbed and new sanctions took effect.
US Navy leaders embrace Trump-class battleships
U.S. Navy leaders speaking at a military conference this week outlined what they described as the strategic opportunities of the recently announced Trump-class battleships and why the service is embracing the development. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, speaking at the 38th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday, explained that he under...[Read More]
US Navy leaders embrace Trump-class battleships
U.S. Navy leaders speaking at a military conference this week outlined what they described as the strategic opportunities of the recently announced Trump-class battleships and why the service is embracing the development. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, speaking at the 38th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday, explained that he under...[Read More]
Lunday becomes US Coast Guard’s 28th commandant
Adm. Kevin Lunday was sworn in Thursday as the U.S. Coast Guard’s 28th commandant, nearly a year after he had been acting in the role. Lunday takes the service’s helm at a time of great transformation: The Coast Guard has embarked on a modernization plan that aims to grow the force by 15,000 and expand its capabilities through acquisitions and technology, while it also is actively engaged in signi...[Read More]
Lockheed delivered record 191 F-35s as it cleared out TR-3 backlog
Lockheed Martin delivered 191 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters last year, according to the company, the highest yearly amount in the program’s history, as the major defense contractor worked to clear out a backlog of previously undelivered jets. The total far surpassed the previous record of 142 F-35s for 2021. It follows two slower years for F-35 deliveries — 98 in 2023 and 110 in 2024 — that were due ...[Read More]
US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela
U.S. forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker that the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela, part of a broader U.S. effort to take control of the South American country’s oil. The U.S. Coast Guard boarded the tanker, named Veronica, early Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on social media. The ship had previously passed through Venezuela...[Read More]
US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela
U.S. forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker that the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela, part of a broader U.S. effort to take control of the South American country’s oil. The U.S. Coast Guard boarded the tanker, named Veronica, early Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on social media. The ship had previously passed through Venezuela...[Read More]
Naval Station Norfolk sailor found dead in building
A sailor located at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, was discovered dead inside the command’s building on Friday, the Navy said. Fire Controlman 1st Class Alonzo Tablet Martin Jr., the deceased party, was an instructor at Surface Combat Systems Training Command Detachment Middle Atlantic, according to an emailed statement from Cmdr. Laura K. Stegherr, spokesperson for Naval Education and Training ...[Read More]
Female troops bristle at Pentagon’s review of combat roles
This much we know: at least 154 women have earned the vaunted black-and-gold Ranger tab, according to U.S. Army data from early 2025. Ranger School is designed to push soldiers to their limits. It demands peak performance while sleep deprived and hungry. A swim test conducted in full uniform. A five-mile run in no more than 40 minutes. A 12-mile foot march lugging a 35-pound rucksack. And that’s j...[Read More]