Lejeune Marines run first live munition drop from fielded droneThe July 3 live-fire exercise included the drop, followed by mortar fire and a Javelin missile strike in a simulated company-level assault.By Todd South6 days ago
200 Marines deploy to Florida as Pentagon approves more support to ICEThe Marines will be assigned tasks related to transportation, logistics and administrative functions. They're not authorized to make arrests.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher8 days ago
Air Force spends millions on relaxation cubes that may prove worth itShiny mirrored cubes — a flashy new curriculum-based therapeutic tool — have been installed at more than two dozen Air Force bases.By Hope Hodge Seck5 weeks ago
Guam barracks conditions spur Navy-wide housing inspectionNavy Secretary John Phelan was so appalled by the barracks at Andersen Air Force Base that he ordered Marines and sailors to be moved out.By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
Allvin calls Ukraine drone strikes a wake-up call for US air defenseThe Air Force's top uniformed leader said that planners need to consider vulnerabilities at military sites once thought untouchable by enemy forces.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
House lawmakers to unveil draft budget for vets programs this week Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 2, 2025. By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Lockheed eyes better stealth, unmanned option for F-35After losing the Air Force's next-generation fighter contract to Boeing, Lockheed Martin hopes to fold sixth-generation tech into the F-35.By Stephen Losey7 weeks ago
Marine Corps to establish attack drone competitionThe first competition will be held at Marine Corps Base Quantico in November.By Todd South7 weeks ago
OpinionThe Corps must take the lead on Medal of Honor for Maj. CapersThe Marine Corps must take the lead on ensuring Maj. James Capers Jr. receives the MOH while he's still alive, the author of this op-ed argues.By David “Bull” Gurfein7 weeks ago
Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new billSuffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.By Todd South7 weeks ago
US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troopsThe multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls. By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 weeks ago
Maintenance costs will spike as militaries add advanced planes: ReportAdvanced jets like the F-35 have stealth coatings, unique materials and cutting-edge technologies that take more work to maintain, driving up costs.By Stephen Losey8 weeks ago