CTF-66 showcases RAS capabilities with partners in Portugal-led unmanned systems demonstration during REPMUS/Dynamic Messenger 2025
Commander, Task Force (CTF) 66 conducted a live robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) demonstration with Allies and partners during the experimentation exercise Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems (REPMUS) / Dynamic Messenger 2025, in Troia, Portugal, Sept. 25, 2025.
CTF-66 showcases RAS capabilities with partners in Portugal-led unmanned systems demonstration during REPMUS/Dynamic Messenger 2025
Commander, Task Force (CTF) 66 conducted a live robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) demonstration with Allies and partners during the experimentation exercise Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems (REPMUS) / Dynamic Messenger 2025, in Troia, Portugal, Sept. 25, 2025.
‘No Veteran’s Record Is Safe’: Feds Release New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate’s Military Docs
Democrat Mikie Sherrill accused President Donald Trump’s administration of illegally disseminating the documents in a scheme with the team of her Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli.
Hegseth abruptly summons hundreds of top military leaders to meeting
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned the military’s top officers — hundreds of generals and admirals — to a base in northern Virginia for a sudden meeting next week, according to three people familiar with the matter. The directive did not offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers at the Marine Corps base in Quantico....[Read More]
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Bands to Perform during the Navy and Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps bands will be performing at various locations in Philadelphia, P.A. and Camden, N.J. as part of the Navy and Marine Corps 250th celebration, October 9-16, 2025. The Navy 250th is Oct 13 and Marine Corps 250th is Nov. 10.
Ships Announced to Participate in Navy and Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration
The cities of Philadelphia and Camden will host the Navy Marine Corps 250 celebration October 9-16, 2025, with four U.S. Navy ships, two Coast Guard cutters, and four U.S. Navy Academy Yard Patrol boats (YPs) and sailboats. These vessels will participate in the Parade of Ships on Thursday, Oct 9.
US Navy test-fires unarmed Trident nuclear-capable missiles
The U.S. Navy carried out four scheduled missile tests of a nuclear-capable weapons system off the coast of Florida last week, according to the service. The service’s Strategic Systems Programs conducted flights of unarmed Trident II D5 Life Extension missiles from an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine from Sept. 17 to Sept. 21 as part of an ongoing, scheduled event meant to test the reliabili...[Read More]
Pentagon adds exemptions to requirement for all troops to get flu shot
The Pentagon has stepped back from the policy that requires all troops to get the flu shot every year by introducing exemptions for reservists and proclaiming that the shot is only necessary in some circumstances for all service members, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press. The memo, written by Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg on May 29 and sent to all the military serv...[Read More]
Pentagon adds exemptions to requirement for all troops to get flu shot
The Pentagon has stepped back from the policy that requires all troops to get the flu shot every year by introducing exemptions for reservists and proclaiming that the shot is only necessary in some circumstances for all service members, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press. The memo, written by Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg on May 29 and sent to all the military serv...[Read More]
U.S. Navy Decommissions Avenger-class Mine Countermeasures Ships in Bahrain
After nearly 40 years of active service, three recently decommissioned U.S. Navy Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships and their crews were recognized in conjunction with a final decommissioning ceremony for USS Devastator (MCM 6) on board Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, Sept. 25.
More troops suspended pending investigations into Kirk-related posts
More than a dozen service members have been suspended or relieved of duties for social media activity related to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death. Earlier this month, after Kirk was shot and killed during a Sept. 10 event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that any social media post celebrating or mocking the assassination of Kirk was “completely...[Read More]
Here’s how looming government shutdown could affect troops, families
A possible partial government shutdown next week could delay military paychecks and affect other programs and services for troops and families. Some defense agencies are dusting off previous guidance for operations during such a shutdown in preparation as they wait for further guidance. Meanwhile, House lawmakers are pushing for specific legislation to guarantee military pay during government shut...[Read More]