Latest ""

Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota completes first deployment

The Navy’s first forward-deployed Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota returned to Naval Base Guam on July 29, completing its first deployment.

By Brooke Griswold

7 weeks ago

Lawmakers want answers after artillery shell explosion over highway

California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demo over Camp Pendleton last weekend led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5.

By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters

11 months ago

An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles

From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?

By Clay Beyersdorfer

11 months ago

Marine artillery shell explodes over highway during drill, police say

Shrapnel from an exploding 155mm shell damaged a police car as Marines fired rounds over a highway during a drill attended by Vice President JD Vance.

11 months ago

Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visit

A plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections.

11 months ago

Australia hosts largest-ever Talisman Sabre military exercise

The event began with live-fire exercises, including Australia’s first use of U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket systems.

14 months ago