Senator stalls 3 ‘unfit’ officer promotions in retort to HegsethThe senator made clear the holds were a direct response to Pete Hegseth's decision to block the promotions of two Black and two female officers.By Hope Hodge Seck8 days 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 Chronicle10 days ago
Coast Guard operations, capabilities damaged by continued shutdown, says vice commandantAccording to Adm. Thomas Allan, the service has incurred more than $200 million in unpaid bills since the partial shutdown began on Feb. 14. By Patricia Kime11 days ago
Coast Guard relieves commander of Alaska-based cutter The Coast Guard temporarily relieved the commander of the fast response cutter Douglas Denman, based in Ketchikan, Alaska, on Monday.By Patricia Kime13 days ago
A web of sensors: How the US spots missiles and drones from IranIf a missile is launched from Iran toward a U.S. military base in the region, how do service members know in time to stay safe?By Aaron Brynildson, University of Mississippi, The Conversation2 weeks ago
Shelter-in-place order lifted at MacDill Air Force BaseThe installation has lifted a shelter-in-place order that was enacted earlier Wednesday after officials said a threat had been made against the base.By Claire Barrett3 weeks ago