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US military finishes Gaza pier, but plans to move it into place paused
High winds and sea swells are making it too dangerous for U.S. military personnel to install the pier at the Gaza beach, the Pentagon said.
Navy wish list seeks Red Sea missiles, backs submarine-industrial base
The Navy's wish list seeks to accelerate future capability development and fill in gaps that have arisen since the service drafted its FY25 budget plans.
US Navy making Aegis updates, training changes based on Houthi attacks
The U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin have developed and fielded software updates for destroyers shooting down Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea.
Fixing subpar barracks at top of the Marine Corps’ budget wish list
The money would come on top of the $274 million for barracks restoration in the service’s official budget request.
Navy 30-year shipbuilding plan relies on more money, industry capacity
The Navy says it needs 381 ships and can get there by 2042 — assuming shipyards deliver on time and the Navy gets all the money it requests.
Lawmaker who claims to be a retired rear admiral was actually demoted
Since retiring from the Navy, Rep. Ronny Jackson has claimed to be a retired one-star admiral. But records show he was reduced in rank to captain.
Guard officials probing Texas general’s appearance at Trump rally
The Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy.
Lawsuit alleges sexual assault by former USNS Carson City skipper
The alleged assault occurred just before Christmas in 2021.
Navy opening more subs to women as new female officers double
The Navy will open more submarine crews to women in the coming years.
Judge orders feds to stop cutting C-wire Texas Guard put up on border
State troopers and National Guard members placed concertina wire on the Texas-Mexico border in Eagle Pass. Border Patrol agents have cut through it.
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune
The fight in Gaza will be hell, military experts in urban combat say
A ground offensive in Gaza promises to be long, brutal and costly.
By Todd South