Riley Ceder
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Riley Ceder is a Navy reporter at Military Times, where he covers issues directly affecting service members and their families, as well as breaking news.
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‘Cruelty was the point’: Transgender troops look back on their ban as it’s set to end
Thirty enlisted transgender service members are in line to be allowed to serve again starting Thursday after being banned from the military in 2025.
US submarine sinks Iranian ship in first torpedo kill since WWII, Pentagon confirms
A single Mk-48 torpedo achieved "immediate effect" on an Iranian frigate, which was operating in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon confirmed.
Additional troops to deploy to Middle East as Gen. Caine says to expect ‘additional losses’
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters at an on-camera media briefing Monday.
Parachutist at Armed Forces Bowl gets caught in wire, falls into crowd
The parachutist, who was reportedly part of a veteran parachuting group, walked off the field under their own power.
Navy needs to improve fire safety enforcement on ships, watchdog warns
Staffing shortages and ineffective ways of ensuring contractors comply with safety standards threaten to derail fire prevention efforts, GAO found.
Trump nominates new head of SOUTHCOM to lead strikes near Venezuela
Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan is named to take over for Adm. Alvin Holsey, who retired from his post as commander of SOUTHCOM on Dec. 12.
Pentagon escalates probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over lawful orders video
The Defense Department says it is accelerating its probe into Sen. Mark Kelly for allegedly violating military law.
USS Nimitz returns home for likely last time before retirement
The aircraft carrier is set to return to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, and be decommissioned in 2026 after 50 years of service.
CNO dishes on sailor wellbeing, US Navy success in era of competition
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle sat down with Military Times to discuss his ambitions for maritime dominance in 2026 and beyond.
Army-Navy preview: Keys to victory for Black Knights vs. Midshipmen
The Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen are set to face off in their 126th matchup Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.
