DOD needs more consistent Indo-Pacific deterrence funding, GAO says
As the U.S. military continues to build up forces to deter China in the increasingly contested Indo-Pacific region, a recent Government Accountability Office report claims that clear guidance on how it funds those deterrence efforts has yet to be provided. Each year, the Defense Department selects programs, equipment, research and support initiatives to include in the annual Pacific Deterrence Ini...[Read More]
DOD needs more consistent Indo-Pacific deterrence funding, GAO says
As the U.S. military continues to build up forces to deter China in the increasingly contested Indo-Pacific region, a recent Government Accountability Office report claims that clear guidance on how it funds those deterrence efforts has yet to be provided. Each year, the Defense Department selects programs, equipment, research and support initiatives to include in the annual Pacific Deterrence Ini...[Read More]
Trump nominates new head of SOUTHCOM to lead strikes near Venezuela
President Donald Trump has nominated Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan to head the U.S. Southern Command after the previous commander, Adm. Alvin Holsey, retired after 13 months, the Defense Department said Friday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Donovan — currently the vice commander of U.S. Special Operations Command — is in line to be the next SOUTHCOM commander, taking ove...[Read More]
Trump Is Expected to Announce Plans for a New Navy ‘Battleship’
The White House is expected to announce plans to build a new, large warship that President Donald Trump is calling a “battleship” as part of a larger vision to create a “Golden Fleet.”
Coast Guard clarifies hate symbol policy
References in U.S. Coast Guard policy calling hate symbols “potentially divisive” were removed Thursday, and a U.S. senator said she was lifting a hold she had placed on a nomination for the service’s top job. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whose agency oversees the Coast Guard, said on social media that the latest changes were made so no one can “misrepresent” the branch’s position. “Th...[Read More]
USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee returns to San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) returned to its homeport of San Diego following a nine-month mission to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations (AOO), Dec. 19.
US Forces Stop Oil Tanker Off the Coast of Venezuela as Trump Follows up on Promise to Seize Tankers
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that the U.S. Coast Guard with help from the Defense Department stopped the oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela.
Coast Guard is Pursuing Another Tanker Helping Venezuela Skirt Sanctions, US Official Says
The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly about the ongoing operation and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the vessel was flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order.
Boston Officials Outraged as Vandals Hit Three Veterans Memorials
Officials in South Boston are dismayed at a recent act of vandalism at three veterans memorials in the community.
Jim Carrey Says SEAL Team Six Founder Helped Him Through ‘Grinch’ Panic Attacks
Jim Carrey says the eight-hour Grinch prosthetics process triggered panic attacks and nearly made him quit How the Grinch Stole Christmas. A Vulture oral history says Ron Howard and Brian Grazer brought in SEAL Team Six founder Richard “Dick” Marcinko to coach Carrey through endurance tactics, before the production cut makeup time and adjusted the schedule.
Jordan says its air force joined US strikes on Islamic State in Syria
Jordan confirmed Saturday that its air force took part in strikes launched by the United States on Islamic State group targets in Syria in retaliation for the killing of three U.S. citizens earlier this month. The U.S. launched military strikes Friday on multiple sites in in Syria to “eliminate” Islamic State group fighters and weapons in retaliation for an attack by a Syrian gunman that killed tw...[Read More]
Jordan says its air force joined US strikes on Islamic State in Syria
Jordan confirmed Saturday that its air force took part in strikes launched by the United States on Islamic State group targets in Syria in retaliation for the killing of three U.S. citizens earlier this month. The U.S. launched military strikes Friday on multiple sites in in Syria to “eliminate” Islamic State group fighters and weapons in retaliation for an attack by a Syrian gunman that killed tw...[Read More]