Pentagon creates new military border zone in ArizonaThe fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
Pentagon to request $848 billion in delayed base budget releaseDefense officials argued the spending request should also include another spending bill in Congress, which would bring the total closer to $961 billion.By Noah Robertson9 days ago
How the US has shifted military jets and ships in the Middle EastAs America’s national security leaders discuss next steps, the Pentagon has moved to ensure that troops and bases in the region are protected.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 weeks ago
OpinionWhy I chose to retire from government service at this timeIn this op-ed, retired Navy Capt. John Cordle shares why he chose to retire from his position as a federal worker under the current administration. By Capt. John Cordle (ret.)2 weeks ago
Trump taps Fleet Forces head as Navy’s next chief of naval operationsCaudle, a career submariner from North Carolina, has been in command of the Norfolk, Virginia-based U.S. Fleet Forces Command since December 2021.By Riley Ceder2 weeks ago
Pentagon shifts Greenland to US Northern Command in shakeupPresident Donald Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. wants control of the Danish territory. By Noah Robertson3 weeks ago
US helps defend Israel from Iranian missile attack The attack follows Israel's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear program and military leadership Thursday.By Noah Robertson3 weeks ago
US shifts warships in Mideast in response to Israel strikesThe Navy has directed the destroyer Thomas Hudner, capable of defending against ballistic missiles, to begin sailing toward the eastern Mediterranean.By Tara Copp, AP3 weeks ago
Hegseth doesn’t initially commit to obeying courts on LA deploymentsThe defense secretary later clarified that he wouldn't "defy" a ruling from the Supreme Court.By Noah Robertson3 weeks ago
Hegseth spars with senators over defense budget, LA in tense hearingThe defense secretary took issue with multiple questions, at times talking over Senators at the hearing.By Noah Robertson3 weeks ago
LA deployments to cost $134 million and last 60 days, Pentagon saysThe cost estimate came during a feisty exchange as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House on Tuesday.By Noah Robertson4 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 Ceder4 weeks ago