A sailor assigned to the USS Thomas Hudner is greeted by his family after arriving at Naval Station Mayport, Florida Jan. 4 from an eight month deployment. Hudner deployed as a part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations.
Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson
The Pentagon is focused on mission readiness, lethality and the safety of installations, officials told lawmakers last week. The acting heads of energy, installations and environment for DOD and the services were testifying at a House Armed Services Readiness...
DOD’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program is now accepting pre-proposals for its 2026 REPI Challenge grant cycle, according to an email notice. “The 2026 REPI Challenge will focus on safeguarding strategic missions across the United States and...
Army Announces Kentucky Division Will Receive New Assault Aircraft Defense News recently reported that 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky will be the recipients of the new Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. The choice was made based on the division’s...
San Diego Congressman Wants Funding for Autonomous Watch Towers Off the Coast U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) has asked Congress for funding for autonomous watch towers off the San Diego coast to stop maritime smuggling in the region. The $60 million requested funding...
The House Budget Committee Sunday night advanced what President Trump has called a “big, beautiful bill” to enact his tax and spending cuts. Axios reports that lawmakers expect changes to the bill before it reaches the House floor, especially as two separate factions...
The Department of Homeland Security wants 20,000 more National Guard members to help with President Trump’s immigration enforcement plan on the...
The Space Force head is moving forward with plans to move some Air National Guard members who work on space issues into the Space Force, AP...
Army Col. Nicholas J. Ploetz, center, commanding officer of 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, Lt. Col. Michael R. Gabriel, right, outgoing commanding...
DOD’s Defense Innovation Unit has invited industry to present low-collateral defeat capabilities that would help the Pentagon with counter-drone...
ADC will host a 30-minute webinar May 29 at 12 noon Eastern time on how to nominate military spouses for the Military Spouse Leadership Initiative....
Minnesota National Guard Activated to Fight Forest Fires The Minnesota National Guard has joined the fight against two major fires, the Camp House...
The Senate Tuesday confirmed Troy Meink to become the next Air Force secretary by a 74-25 vote. He is expected to begin in the position today, Air...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to restructure the military could mean more than 120 fewer high-ranking officer positions, according to an AP...
Army Anniversary March Makes Stop in Monterey In honor of its 250th anniversary, the Army went on a 250-mile ruck march across the coast of...
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said last week that large defense contractors must adapt to a more efficient procurement model if they want to stay in...