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US military assembles largest force of warships, aircraft in Middle East in decades
The U.S. Navy will have at least 16 ships in the region, dwarfing the 11-ship fleet that was, until the Ford’s departure, positioned in the Caribbean Sea.
USS Gerald Ford the second aircraft carrier sent to Middle East: Report
The USS Gerald Ford set out on deployment in late June 2025, which means the crew will have been deployed for eight months in two weeks time.
US military to expand by more than 30,000 troops this year
Congress is backing increases to the size of the military, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength.
By Patricia Kime
US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela
The U.S. Coast Guard boarded the tanker, named Veronica, early Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on social media.
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.
By Riley Ceder