Retired Navy SEAL, Obama Aide Mulling Run for Congress in Key Michigan Swing District
Matt Maasdam, 50, deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa and the Pacific as a Navy SEAL and later served as former President Barack Obama’s military aide at the White House.
Most Books Pulled from Naval Academy Library Are Back on the Shelves in Latest DEI Turn
All but a few of the nearly 400 books that the U.S. Naval Academy removed from its library because they dealt with anti-racism and gender issues are back on the shelves.
U.S. Completes Bilateral Naval Exercise Nautical Defender in Arabian Gulf
MANAMA, Bahrain – Naval forces from the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated in Nautical Defender in the Arabian Gulf, May 10-19.
Two U.S. Navy DDGs Successfully Engage SRBM and MRBM during exercise Formidable Shield 2025
NAPLES, Italy – U.S. 6th Fleet Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) conducted two separate live-fire events as part of exercise At Sea Demonstration (ASD) / Formidable Shield (FS) 25. U.S. Navy destroyers are equipped with the Aegis weapons systems designed for ballistic missile defense.
Blue Ridge Departs Wellington, New Zealand Following Port Visit
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff departed Wellington, New Zealand following a scheduled port visit, May 16-21, 2025.
Army preps for 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday
The Army on Wednesday started loading up some of the tanks that will take to the streets of the nation’s capital during the 250th anniversary celebration of the service next month, which will feature hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers. The event has grown extensively in scope and size since Army planners started working on a festival two years ago to mark the day ...[Read More]
TSA trained to accept military IDs in lieu of REAL IDs, officials say
Military-connected travelers should be able to board domestic flights simply by showing their military ID, as Transportation Security Administration officers are trained to accept them in lieu of a REAL ID, a TSA spokesman said. As of May 7, individuals must show a REAL ID, or acceptable alternative, to board domestic commercial flights, visit military installations and access certain federal faci...[Read More]
Navy Petty Officer Is Charged in Child Pornography, Torture Case
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Rumaldo Valdez, aka “Duck, ” was charged in a 12-page criminal complaint filed May 16.
Sailor Charged After Claiming Passenger Had Bomb on San Diego Flight
A search of the plane turned up nothing suspicious and the flight took off for Honolulu about five hours after its originally scheduled departure.
ICE agents to assist base security at three Marine Corps installations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents will work alongside base security at three Marine installations as part of a pilot program to prevent foreign nationals from unlawfully accessing the bases. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California officials announced the program on May 16. Officials told Military.com that the initiative will also take place at Marine Corps bases Quantico and Hawaii. “...[Read More]
ICE agents to assist base security at three Marine Corps installations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents will work alongside base security at three Marine installations as part of a pilot program to prevent foreign nationals from unlawfully accessing the bases. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California officials announced the program on May 16. Officials told Military.com that the initiative will also take place at Marine Corps bases Quantico and Hawaii. “...[Read More]
Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One
The Pentagon announced Wednesday it has accepted a $400 million jet from Qatar, a week after the Gulf state was reported to be providing the plane as a gift to President Donald Trump for use as Air Force One. “The Secretary of Defense has accepted a Boeing 747-8 from Qatar in accordance with all federal rules and regulations. The Department of Defense will work to ensure proper security measures a...[Read More]