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Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates

Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.

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The toilet paper war: A submariner’s battle against bureaucracy

In 1942, Lt. Cmdr. James Coe of the submarine Skipjack battled for his boat to receive what he deemed a basic necessity: toilet paper.

By Claire Barrett

3 days ago

USS Tripoli arrives in Japan for new Indo-Pacific duties

The amphibious assault ship arrived at its new homeport in Sasebo on Monday as part of a regularly scheduled rotation of forces.

11 days ago

Ford carrier strike group deploys amid Middle East tensions

The U.S. was already planning to deploy the carrier Gerald R. Ford when U.S. warplanes bombed three Iranian sites early Sunday to support Israel’s goals.

11 days ago

USS Gerald Ford set to deploy amid Israel-Iran conflict

The aircraft carrier is deploying as part of a regularly scheduled deployment, a defense official said.

2 weeks ago

USS Nimitz heading to Middle East, defense official says

The aircraft carrier will replace the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group in the Middle East amid growing tensions between Israel and Iran.

3 weeks ago