Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria
The president says the U.S. launched a “powerful and deadly" strike against ISIS forces in Nigeria, claiming the group targeted Christians.
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Navy needs to improve fire safety enforcement on ships, watchdog warns
Staffing shortages and ineffective ways of ensuring contractors comply with safety standards threaten to derail fire prevention efforts, GAO found.
New charges for Guard shooting suspect enable death penalty talks
Lakanwal remains charged with first-degree murder, assault with intent to kill and illegal possession of a firearm in the Nov. 26 shooting.
Ode to James Ransone’s memorable portrayal of a junior enlisted Marine
In just seven episodes, James Ransone churned out one of the most relatable on-screen depictions of life as a junior enlisted Marine.
Ham, turkey and cigars? A look at Christmas festivities during WWII
It's not too late to put Snowflake potatoes on one's Christmas day menu.
How did the US patrol the Caribbean for drug smuggling before strikes?
Coast Guard crews have seized about half a million pounds of drugs this year. But instead of killing "enemy combatants," they’re sending them back home.
Military recruiting off to ‘strong start’ for fiscal 2026, DOD says
Overall, the services met an average of 103% of their active-duty recruiting goals for fiscal 2025, according to the Defense Department.
DOD needs more consistent Indo-Pacific deterrence funding, GAO says
An annual assessment of how DOD funds deterrence efforts in the Indo-Pacific revealed problematic inconsistencies, according to a GAO report.
Trump nominates new head of SOUTHCOM to lead strikes near Venezuela
Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan is named to take over for Adm. Alvin Holsey, who retired from his post as commander of SOUTHCOM on Dec. 12.
Coast Guard clarifies hate symbol policy
The Senate confirmed Adm. Kevin Lunday as the Coast Guard’s new commandant Thursday night.
Jordan says its air force joined US strikes on Islamic State in Syria
Jordan confirmed that its air force took part in strikes launched by the United States on Islamic State group targets in Syria.
US launches operation to ‘eliminate’ ISIS fighters in Syria: Hegseth
A U.S. official said that the attack was conducted using F-15 Eagle jets, A-10 Thunderbolt ground attack aircraft and AH-64 Apache helicopters.
US military to stop shooting pigs and goats for medic training
The move ends a practice that had been made obsolete by simulators that mimic battlefield injuries.
Military lawyer swiftly fired after defying Trump deportation push
An Army Reserve lawyer detailed as a federal immigration judge has been fired after granting asylum at a high rate.
Coasties to get $2,000 one-time ‘devotion to duty’ payment
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard will receive their own (taxed) version of President Donald Trump’s “Warrior Dividend” this month.
US Navy to develop new class of smaller, more ‘agile’ combatant ships
The first hull is expected to hit the water in 2028 as a more nimble companion to the Navy’s larger warships, Navy Secretary John Phelan said.
Navy launches suicide drone from ship at sea for first time
A LUCAS drone was successfully launched from the flight deck of the USS Santa Barbara, a littoral combat ship currently operating in the Arabian Gulf.
