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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.

3 days ago

Marines fire HIMARS for first time near Mount Fuji

The live-fire exercise near Mount Fuji comes amid unprecedented tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

4 days 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

8 days 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

10 days 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.

13 days ago

Navy releases schedule of events for its 250th birthday

The service is commemorating its long history through a series of events taking place in Philadelphia and New Jersey from Oct. 9 to Oct. 16.

3 weeks ago