Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial
A woman was taken into custody and charged with two felony counts in connection with vandalism at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall.
Pentagon & Congress
CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
Task Force Falcon Strike will employ one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea.
Bill seeks nationwide concealed carry for special operators
A senator and special operations veteran with a scrutinized story of a gunshot wound filed a bill to let special operators carry nationwide.
Senator presses Navy for answers on USS Abraham Lincoln deployment
Sen. Richard Blumenthal distributed a letter on Wednesday requesting that the U.S. Navy account for conditions aboard the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
DoD to launch pilot for some service members to freeze sperm, eggs
The Pentagon will soon cover the cost for some service members to freeze their sperm or eggs.
Urine test could predict stress fractures in boot camp
A new $3.4 million Pentagon grant to two universities aims to help solve the thorny problem of military recruits getting sidelined with stress fractures.
Multiple USS Abraham Lincoln sailors have tried to go overboard amid extended deployment, families say
Multiple sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have attempted to go overboard as the carrier's deployment stretches into its ninth month.
Asbestos, mold and crumbling walls: The US military’s Pacific bases are falling apart
Mold, asbestos and crumbling walls are only some of the issues plaguing the U.S. military's Pacific bases, a government watchdog found.
Navy bringing free concerts to 50 installations
The Navy is bringing free live entertainment to 50 installations, including performances from Teddy Swims and Shaquille O’Neal.
Navy restricts process for anonymously reporting harassment and discrimination
Service members anonymously reporting incidents of harassment will no longer have them processed as a Military Equal Opportunity complaint.
USS Thomas Hudner returns home from Operation Epic Fury, Southern Spear deployments
The USS Thomas Hudner launched Tomahawk land attack missiles during Operation Epic Fury and helped efforts to target alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean.
South Carolina base renamed to Joint Base Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston's new name was unveiled in a Monday ceremony honoring the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
USS Theodore Roosevelt becomes first carrier with built-in Unmanned Air Warfare Center
The USS Theodore Roosevelt is now the first Navy carrier to be equipped with an Unmanned Air Warfare Center that will support the unmanned MQ-25A Stingray.
‘Thanks, it has pockets!’: Service Khaki slacks featuring back pockets now available to female sailors
Female sailors may now purchase newly designed Service Khaki slacks with back pockets and “modern fit sizing.”
Navy removes California-based medicine and readiness CO
On Friday, the Navy relieved Capt. Mathew Loe, the commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore.
US Navy tests AI-powered submarine hunter
The U.S. Navy tested artificial intelligence-powered sonar to target submarines during the multinational Rim of the Pacific exercise.
Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD
The VA is launching a study on the safety and effectiveness of psilocybin — magic mushrooms — for treating major depressive disorder.
