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Congressman calls for tougher Pentagon oversight in bid for committee chair
In his bid to reclaim chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith called for greater scrutiny of the Trump administration’s military operations abroad.
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Under threat of air strikes, US looks to bolster base infrastructure with 3D printing
U.S. Air Force officials conceded that troop housing at Middle East bases was “never designed for the threat environment now arriving overhead.”
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Navy deploys proof-of-concept Man Overboard Detection System
The Navy is developing an automated detection system designed to alert crews when someone goes overboard.
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Marine Corps removes extension waivers for transgender troops fighting to remain in the military
The U.S. Marine Corps announced that it is no longer allowing extension waivers for transgender service members whose service contract is set to expire amid their fight to remain in the military.
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Hegseth announces pathway for troops to become military chaplains
The Chaplain In-Service Procurement Program is designed to develop chaplains from within the ranks.
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US Navy wants more visible role for drone boats as one deploys for the first time
The U.S. Navy’s No. 2 officer shed new light on the value that medium unmanned surface vessels could bring to the fleet.
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Record deployment for destroyer USS Spruance casts doubt over US Navy maintenance
The Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Spruance has set a post-World War II record for a U.S. Navy destroyer deployment and is raising questions about the maintenance work that could follow its eventual return.
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Defense contractors to demo cargo drones for US Marine Corps
An event early next year in Huntsville, Alabama, will allow contractors to display their solutions for a Marine battlefield cargo drone.
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On American destroyers, avoid a self-inflicted wound in Spain
“The Trump administration should keep six destroyers stationed at Rota. Any other action would be a gift to America’s adversaries.”
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258 veterans are running for House, Senate in midterm elections
A record number of veterans are running for Congress this year, including many female and independent candidates.
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Air and Space Museum to unveil ‘Modern Military Aviation’ on Veterans Day
The exhibit, opening on Nov. 11, showcases over 150 aviation artifacts from the post-WWII era through the present day.
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The Mosquito Bowl and the ‘barbaric madness’ of the Pacific War
The film is set to hit theaters on Oct. 30 and premiere on Netflix on Nov. 25.
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As the American military seeks new capabilities and advanced systems amid rapid change, defense companies of all sizes showcased their solutions at a major defense conference.
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Navy exceeds recruiting goal with over 45,000 new sailors
The Navy surpassed its fiscal 2026 recruitment goal of 45,000 sailors, marking three years in a row that it’s met its accession target.
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Pentagon launches Office of Religious Affairs, will report directly to Hegseth
The Pentagon intends to address what Hegseth calls a loss of religious community within the military after an era of “political correctness.”
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Navy Expeditionary Combat Command rebranded to reflect warfare evolution
CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle announced that the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command will now be known as Commander, Navy Expeditionary Forces.
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Pentagon spent millions on migrant detention supplies that were never used, watchdog says
The Pentagon spent $2.85 million assembling tents at Guantanamo Bay that were never used to house detained noncitizens, a government watchdog reported.
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Hegseth announces new four-star command for autonomous warfare
The new Autonomous Warfare Command, or AutoWarCom, aims to address an acquisition system that isn’t keeping pace with the speed of technological change.
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8 sailors died by suicide at Oklahoma base in one year, Navy confirms
The deaths, along with eight attempted suicides in the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group, illustrate a systemic problem in the U.S. Navy, families say.
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White House nominates next general to helm US Space Command
If confirmed, Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. would take over command from Gen. Stephen Whiting after his upcoming retirement.
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US Navy signs off on ‘preliminary acceptance’ of aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy
The Navy’s next aircraft carrier is now approximately “99% complete,” with the sea service taking preliminary acceptance of the future USS John F. Kennedy.
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First elements of USS Abraham Lincoln strike group return home
The first ship within the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, the USS Frank E. Petersen Jr., has returned home after its 10-month-long deployment.
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US Navy taps 3 firms to build MUSVs for around $40M per vessel
The U.S. Navy announced Tuesday that it is awarding contracts to three defense companies for the production of 30 medium unmanned surface vessels.
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Hegseth halts tenure appointments for civilian faculty at military academies
Military academies will no longer appoint civilian faculty to tenured positions as Hegseth says it can contribute to “academic stagnation.”
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Pentagon chief set to announce additional cuts in senior officer positions
Hegseth is set to announce a 20% cut in the number of positions for generals and admirals.
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