Daily News Roundup

Gen. Dan Caine sworn in as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Caine will serve the remainder of the four-year term of Gen. CQ Brown, who was fired by President Trump nearly two months ago.

DOD civilians get extension of shopping benefit in 16 commissaries

DOD civilians will be able to shop in these 16 commissaries through Dec. 31.

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.

Return to Verdansk: The realism evolution of ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’

Activision’s latest installment feels like a genuine return to form.

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.

Opinion

It’s time for a reckoning at Defense Health Agency over Tricare

Without accountability in Tricare management, the failed contract transition will continue to unravel benefits, the author of this op-ed argues.

‘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.

DOD issues guidance to advance civilian workforce overhaul

DOD civilian employee roles that do not facilitate "lethality" should be assessed for restructuring or elimination, the memo states.

Military Times 2025 PCS Guide

The landscape for PCS moves is unclear this season, but officials are taking steps for smooth moves.