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Why the Navy says its Red Sea and Gulf of Aden battles are historic
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are believed to be the first entity to ever fire an anti-ship ballistic missile in conflict.
Defense secretary taps Pacific Fleet’s Paparo to be top Navy officer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent Paparo's name to the White House last week, officials confirmed.
Support services for homeless veterans set to expire
Aid programs for homeless vets will end unless Congress speeds through new legislation.
Beyond firsts: Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in service
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the nation’s top female military leaders met together Monday for a panel discussion.
After UFO shoot-downs, senators fret over holes in homeland defenses
Lawmakers are eyeing NORAD's capabilities after a suspected Chinese spy balloon and other objects pierced North America's airspace.
Citing inflation, industry seeks more for DoD in continuing resolution
Record-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter.
By Joe Gould
Austin pledges to restock US ammo sent to Ukraine
The U.S. defense secretary assured lawmakers Tuesday he wouldn’t let stockpiles of critical munitions fall below minimum levels, as the Pentagon sends its own weapons to Ukraine’s defense against Russia.
By Joe Gould
Excerpt from ‘Walk in My Combat Boots’ by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann
"Walk in My Combat Boots” is a powerful collection of never-before-told war stories crafted from hundreds of original interviews by James Patterson and retired Army 1st Sgt. Matt Eversmann.
By James Patterson and Matt Eversmann
This officer, the 3rd woman to graduate Ranger School, discusses how respect can be earned
From being a battalion commander to a mother, Lt. Col. Lisa A. Jaster discusses the ways respect can be earned in different parts of life in this commentary.
By Lisa Jaster
Congress OKs new Arctic icebreakers for Coast Guard
Congress has passed a bill authorizing the addition of Coast Guard Polar Security Cutters for use as icebreakers.
A call to action: Sexual assault and harassment in the military
This retired Air Force colonel shares her experience of sexual harassment during her service, and calls on Congress and the DoD to support the I Am Vanessa Guillen Act in this commentary.
By Lisa Carrington Firmin