Thanksgiving feasts deployed to troops around the world
Whether they’re feasting in dining halls, aboard ships, or at remote outposts, troops around the world are set to receive their Thanksgiving meals as 152,626 pounds of turkey have already arrived at their designated overseas locations, along with beef, ham, shrimp and the fixings, according to the Defense Logistics Agency. Even with the shorter timeline, that includes service members on board abou...[Read More]
Guam hosts Australia, India, Japan and US forces in Exercise Malabar 2025
Australia, India, Japan and U.S. forces participated in Exercise Malabar 2025, in and around the island of Guam, Nov. 10-18.
Ship in the Spotlight: USNS William McLean
Congratulations to this week’s Military Sealift Command “Ship in the Spotlight, USNS William McLean
Melania Trump, Usha Vance visit military families in North Carolina
First lady Melania Trump and second lady Usha Vance made a rare joint appearance at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on Wednesday to show appreciation to U.S. military members and their families ahead of the holiday season. The first and second ladies took part in activities with military-connected children at the East Coast training base and its affiliated facility, Marine Corps Air Station New Rive...[Read More]
Melania Trump, Usha Vance visit military families in North Carolina
First lady Melania Trump and second lady Usha Vance made a rare joint appearance at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on Wednesday to show appreciation to U.S. military members and their families ahead of the holiday season. The first and second ladies took part in activities with military-connected children at the East Coast installation and its affiliated facility, Marine Corps Air Station New River...[Read More]
How a Nazi trial ended the just-following-orders defense for US troops
They started calling it the “Nuremberg defense” when lawyers for Lt. William Calley at his court martial argued that he was only following orders in the March 1968 slaughter of hundreds of Vietnamese in what became known as the My Lai Massacre. George Latimer, Calley’s main lawyer, cited Nuremberg in his summation, telling the court, “I could hardly stand here and tell you in good conscience that ...[Read More]
How a Nazi trial ended the just-following-orders defense for US troops
They started calling it the “Nuremberg defense” when lawyers for Lt. William Calley at his court martial argued that he was only following orders in the March 1968 slaughter of hundreds of Vietnamese in what became known as the My Lai Massacre. George Latimer, Calley’s main lawyer, cited Nuremberg in his summation, telling the court, “I could hardly stand here and tell you in good conscience that ...[Read More]
Check out these commissary deals on turkey and trimmings
As Thanksgiving approaches, commissary shoppers can stretch their dollars even further with some deals on turkeys and all the trimmings. Military grocery stores are offering whole, frozen turkeys at extra discounts in all regions until Dec. 1, according to the Defense Commissary Agency. There are no limits, and discounts are applied at checkout. The offer is valid for a limited time while supplies...[Read More]
Check out these commissary deals on turkey and trimmings
As Thanksgiving approaches, commissary shoppers can stretch their dollars even further with some deals on turkeys and all the trimmings. Military grocery stores are offering whole, frozen turkeys at extra discounts in all regions until Dec. 1, according to the Defense Commissary Agency. There are no limits, and discounts are applied at checkout. The offer is valid for a limited time while supplies...[Read More]
Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr.
BATH, Maine – The U.S Navy accepted delivery of future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (DDG 124), from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Nov. 17.
U.S., Japan Deepen Interoperability at Northwest Pacific Wargame
MONTEREY, Calif. – The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) led a team of military professionals, academics, and defense experts through a complex two-and-a-half-week wargaming event in Kanagawa, Japan, earlier this year, aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime operational effectiveness among U.S. and Japanese forces.
How the Battle of Hurtgen Forest became one of the biggest US losses
Gray clouds hung low, and a steady drizzle dripped through the tall fir trees of the Hürtgen Forest along the German-Belgian border early on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 16, 1944. As sporadic artillery volleys thumped in the distance, batches of shivering German soldiers ventured from the forward foxholes and bunkers of Lt. Gen. Hans Schmidt’s 275th Infantry Division, scouting for signs of an exp...[Read More]