Senate Dems raise concerns over Pentagon plan for immigration judges
Some Democratic senators say they are deeply concerned that a Pentagon plan to allow military lawyers to work as temporary immigration judges will violate a ban on using service members for law enforcement and affect the military justice system. The letter, sent to the military services and provided to The Associated Press, comes two weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved sending up t...[Read More]
Senate Dems raise concerns over Pentagon plan for immigration judges
Some Democratic senators say they are deeply concerned that a Pentagon plan to allow military lawyers to work as temporary immigration judges will violate a ban on using service members for law enforcement and affect the military justice system. The letter, sent to the military services and provided to The Associated Press, comes two weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved sending up t...[Read More]
Texas Governor Names Former Chief of Federal Cyber Command to Run New Unit at Home
The Texas Cyber Command, created by lawmakers earlier this year, will be led by Timothy James “TJ” White – a retired U.S. Navy vice admiral and former head of the U.S. National Cyber Mission Force, known as U.S. Cyber Command.
South Korean manufacturers outline plans to bolster US shipbuilding
South Korea’s three leading shipbuilders announced more detailed plans this month to cooperate with the Pentagon and revitalize American shipbuilding. Representatives of South Korean industrial titans Hanwha, Samsung and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shared new insights about their work with the U.S. Navy during Korea Investment Week, which took place in Seoul from Sept. 9 to 12. The effort has beco...[Read More]
Retired 4-Star Navy Admiral Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Bribery Plot
Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke, once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy, was commanding its forces in Europe and Africa when he engaged in a bribery plot with two business executives, according to federal prosecutors.
Navy doctor fired after Hegseth, Libs of TikTok criticize her on X
A longtime U.S. Navy doctor was removed from her leadership position after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly reposted a social media link chastising her for a position it appears she never held. Janelle Marra was relieved of her duties this month as director of medical services at Expeditionary Medical Facility 150-Bravo in San Diego, California, shortly after Hegseth’s post on X announcing ...[Read More]
Navy doctor fired after Hegseth, Libs of TikTok criticize her on X
A longtime U.S. Navy doctor was removed from her leadership position after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly reposted a social media link chastising her for a position it appears she never held. Janelle Marra was relieved of her duties this month as director of medical services at Expeditionary Medical Facility 150-Bravo in San Diego, California, shortly after Hegseth’s post on X announcing ...[Read More]
Man landed private plane at Navy base twice, causing CA island lockdown, feds say
A San Diego man previously warned against landing his private plane on a Pacific island that is part of a U.S. Navy base flew there again in April and stole a truck, causing a lockdown, federal prosecutors said.
Navy seeks to expand Guam housing to support troop buildup
The U.S. Navy unveiled new plans to grow the number of housing units for service members and their families who are stationed in the Western Pacific. In collaboration with Joint Region Marianas, the service will begin an initiative aimed at expanding housing capacity by 2,400 housing units to meet an increase in service members heading to Guam over the next decade, according to Joint Region Marian...[Read More]
USS America Enhances Joint Readiness with Army and Marine Corps Rotary-Wing Operations
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) concluded joint aviation training with the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, boosting interoperability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region. On Sept. 7 and 11, 2025, off the coast of Pearl Harbor, America served as a floating airfield for rotary-wing aircraft from the Army’s 25th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) and Marine Corps’ Marine Medium Tilt...[Read More]
USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Oslo, Norway
The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), currently deployed in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, arrived in Oslo, Norway, for a scheduled port visit, September 12, 2025.
U.S., Australia naval forces conduct bilateral training in the South China Sea
The U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted bilateral training in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific through the South China Sea, Sept. 15-16.