


DOD civilians get extension of shopping benefit in 16 commissaries
DOD civilians will be able to shop in these 16 commissaries through Dec. 31.

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Canada, Finland tout different paths of ‘icebreaker diplomacy’ with US
Canada and Finland are jockeying for position in what could become a large U.S. investment in icebreakers.

The accidental Word War II victory of a little PT boat that could
Under the command of Lt. Isadore Kovar, PT-137 missed a Japanese destroyer — and crippled a cruiser instead.

‘Warfare’ directors talk filmmaking process, capturing combat realism
Directors Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland discuss everything that went into creating one of the most realistic depictions of combat ever made.

Navy fires leaders of Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4
Cmdr. Brett Robblee and Command Master Chief Felix Phillips were relieved “due to a loss of confidence" in their ability to lead, the Navy said.

How far will DOD take privatization on military bases?
New DOD guidance has left some military advocates wondering just how far officials will go with privatizing programs and services on installations.

Her father owned Himmler’s personal copy of ‘Mein Kampf’ — but how?
John Fletcher Sisson served in the 4th Infantry Division during WWII and returned home with a unique "trophy" — Heinrich Himmler's "Mein Kampf."

Senate confirms Trump’s pick for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine was nominated in February after Trump fired Gen. CQ Brown.

Inside the Navy task group testing drone boats in the Red Sea
Earlier this spring, the Navy unit launched a handful of unmanned vessels from Aqaba, Jordan, into the Red Sea with a broad-edged surveillance mission.

Vets in Congress demand answers over pregnant aviator policy reversal
Female veterans in Congress are calling on Pete Hegseth to answer for a reversal of a policy that allowed female pilots to fly for more of their pregnancy.

‘Warfare’ brings realistic carnage of Iraq War to theaters
Alex Garland and SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" is as realistic and detailed a portrayal of Iraq War combat as anything that’s ever been created.

Handheld counter-drone devices headed to deploying Marine units
The handheld device will likely go to Marine Expeditionary Units and Marine Littoral Regiments first.

What Marine Corps aviation has in store over the next five years
Among developments, Marine aviators should see more F-35s, upgraded MV-22 Ospreys, more cargo aircraft and data-enabled predictive maintenance.

Pentagon begins outreach to reenlist troops booted for COVID vaccine
The Defense Department is offering back pay to service members who were involuntarily separated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

Horse-drawn caissons to return in limited use at Arlington cemetery
The long-held tradition will be phased in starting June 2 after nearly two years of work to improve the care of the horses.

F/A-XX could be the Navy’s last piloted fighter, bring greater range
The Air Force awarded a contract to Boeing to build its sixth-generation jet, dubbed the F-47, and the Navy's award could come soon.

US Navy unveils newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Iowa
The 377-foot vessel can dive to depths of more than 800 feet below the surface and maneuver at speeds of over 25 knots.
