USS Nimitz arrives in Caribbean as US-Cuba tension mountsThe U.S. Department of Justice charged former Cuban president Raúl Castro on Wednesday for his part in a 1996 plane shoot-down that killed three Americans.By Riley Ceder4 days ago
Marines now eligible for Mexican Border Defense MedalMarines who participate in missions along the U.S.-Mexico border are now eligible for a newly issued medal. By Eve Sampson4 days ago
Pentagon watchdog evaluating US military’s strikes on alleged drug boatsThe Defense Department’s inspector general initiated an evaluation into the U.S. Southern Command's protocols when attacking suspected drug boats.By Tanya Noury5 days ago
Pentagon, FAA sign agreement on deploying anti-drone laser system near MexicoThe agreement came after the FAA conducted testing in New Mexico on the laser system used by the Pentagon and Homeland Security Department.By David Shepardson, Reuters6 weeks ago
A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the US-Mexico border?An investigation into how Trump’s emergency declaration expanded military power, blurred legal lines and helped spread the use of military-grade tech.By Sonner Kehrt, Melissa del Bosque and David Roza, The War Horse and The Border Chronicle8 weeks ago
USS Nimitz, now in service until 2027, heads to SOUTHCOM exerciseThe aircraft carrier was set to be decommissioned in 2026 but had its service life recently extended to March 2027. By Riley Ceder2 months ago