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US 7th Fleet ushers in new commander

Vice Adm. Patrick J. Hannifin took over for Vice Adm. Fred W. Kacher as commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, which covers the Navy’s largest operations area.

4 weeks ago

How Ahmed al-Sharaa ended up being welcomed to the White House

The question remains of what Trump and al-Sharaa want from each other.

By William Plowright, Durham University, The Conversation

5 weeks ago

Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84

Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.

6 weeks ago

White House urged firing live bombs for Trump’s Navy visit: AP sources

The White House pressed Navy officials to launch live bombs instead of dummy explosives during a Navy 250th anniversary celebration at Norfolk, AP reports.

7 weeks ago

Pentagon announces strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific Ocean

The strike marks the eighth against an alleged drug-carrying vessel and the first in the Pacific Ocean.

8 weeks ago

The WWII origins of the (now demolished) East Wing of the White House

The White House’s many reconstruction and remodeling efforts since 1792 have drawn media, congressional and public ire. This one has been no different.

By Claire Barrett

8 weeks ago