No evidence women in combat roles lower standards, top enlisted leaders say
Top enlisted leaders from each service told lawmakers Wednesday that they support women serving in any role in the military, including combat arms, if they meet the established standards. Enlisted leaders from the five services, as well as the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, added that they have yet to see any indication that women serving in combat units have...[Read More]
No evidence women in combat roles lower standards, top enlisted leaders say
Top enlisted leaders from each service told lawmakers Wednesday that they support women serving in any role in the military, including combat arms, if they meet the established standards. Enlisted leaders from the five services, as well as the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, added that they have yet to see any indication that women serving in combat units have...[Read More]
‘Everything costs what it costs’: Navy, Marine, Coast Guard chiefs call for historic funding
SAN DIEGO — Service chiefs from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard speaking at the WEST Conference in San Diego on Wednesday defended the necessity for continued investment in their respective services while laying out the goals they will set to achieve with present and future infusions of cash. In the wake of the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill, which allotted roughly $150 billion for defens...[Read More]
A Medal of Honor recipient rescued a downed pilot in WWI. The airman’s identity remained a mystery — until now.
War has a way of changing the lives of its participants. Sometimes, it puts the main actor through a moment of decision that leads to an extraordinary feat. In the case of Ralyn Hill, it involved rushing where the average soldier would fear to tread, simply to retrieve a complete stranger from the jaws of death. Hill was born in Lindenwood, Illinois, on May 6, 1899. After the United States declare...[Read More]
Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from punishing Kelly over unlawful orders video
A federal judge agreed Thursday to block the Pentagon from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled that Pentagon officials not only violated Kelly’s First Amendment free speech rights, but they also “threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military ...[Read More]
Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after handover from US
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian government forces have taken control of a base in the east of the country that was run for years by U.S. troops as part of the war against the Islamic State group, the Defense Ministry said in a statement Thursday. The al-Tanf base sits on a strategic location close to the borders with Jordan and Iraq. In a terse statement, the Syrian Defense Ministry said the handover of ...[Read More]
Two US Navy ships collide in Caribbean, leaving 2 sailors injured
Two Navy ships deployed as part of the Trump administration’s massive military buildup in the Caribbean Sea have collided, leaving two troops with minor injuries, U.S. Southern Command said Thursday. The destroyer USS Truxtun and the supply ship USNS Supply collided on Wednesday as the warship was getting a new load of supplies. The maneuver typically has the vessels sailing parallel, usually with...[Read More]
Optimizing the Warfighter
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO – The Navy’s first and only Human Performance Optimization (HPO) program is officially open for business onboard Naval Base San Diego (NBSD). Capt. Brian Bungay, commanding officer, marked the milestone during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Harbor Side Fitness Center on Feb. 2, 2026.
NAVIFOR Showcases Information Warfare Dominance at AFCEA WEST 2026
SAN DIEGO – Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) had a significant presence at the AFCEA WEST 2026 conference this week at the San Diego Convention Center. As a leader in the Information Warfare (IW) community, NAVIFOR highlighted its latest advancements and strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring the Navy’s competitive edge in sustaining maritime dominance.
