Army tests robotic coyotes to defend fighter jetsUnmanned ground vehicles mounted with life-size plastic coyotes are one idea proposed as part of a new effort to keep wildlife away from military aircraft.By Hope Hodge Seck7 days ago
Illinois veteran bestowed military honors nearly a decade after deathAn extraordinary cold case investigation revealed a formerly unidentified ward of the state to be a Women's Army Corps veteran.11 days ago
700 Marines deployed to LA to respond to immigration protestsAbout 700 Marines have been ordered to deploy to Los Angeles to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP5 weeks ago
Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new billSuffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.By Todd South7 weeks ago
US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troopsThe multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls. By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 weeks ago
Maintenance costs will spike as militaries add advanced planes: ReportAdvanced jets like the F-35 have stealth coatings, unique materials and cutting-edge technologies that take more work to maintain, driving up costs.By Stephen Losey7 weeks ago
ICE agents to assist base security at three Marine Corps installationsCamp Pendleton announced the program on May 16. The initiative will also take place at Marine Corps bases Quantico and Hawaii. By Todd South8 weeks ago
Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard outline FY26 budget needs this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 12, 2025. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Head Navy officer lists top tasks for service, eyes 2027Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby listed improved recruiting and the embrace of unmanned and manned systems as priorities.By Riley Ceder2 months ago
Army plans for Trump birthday parade include 6,600 troops: ReportPlans for a potential military parade on President Trump’s birthday call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles and 50 helicopters.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 months ago
Barracks 2030 isn’t a ‘fix it and forget it’ effort, USMC leaders sayMarine Corps leaders discussed the future of the nearly $11 billion dollar housing initiative at Washington's Modern Day Marine conference.By Riley Ceder2 months ago
Marine training chief wants to ‘let NCOs loose’ with more drone accessThe Marines’ new Attack Drone Team is tackling the challenge of turning drones into weapons. And they want to get more personnel in on the action.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago