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Biodefense is core defense

Jan 07th: It's crucial that NATO nations quantify their biological defense activities and count them toward NATO's 3.5% core defense spending target. Read more ▸

Venezuela’s military buries soldiers killed in Maduro operation

Jan 07th: Venezuela’s military held a mass funeral in Caracas as it began to bury dozens of soldiers slain during the U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. Read more ▸

Navy introduces combat fitness test for SEALs, fleet divers, others

Jan 07th: Combat arms personnel in the U.S. Navy will need to complete the new test once a year, executing swims, runs, push-ups, and pull-ups. Read more ▸

US seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela

Jan 07th: The Trump administration intends to control the distribution of Venezuela’s oil products globally following its ouster of Maduro in a surprise raid. Read more ▸

Airman awarded medal for aid in capture of fugitive accused of murder

Jan 07th: After recognizing his friend in the news, airman Ryland Perez-Settle assisted law enforcement in a manhunt that resulted in the capture of the fugitive. Read more ▸

New Air Force fitness standards to start counting sooner

Jan 07th: The Air Force is also planning to give airmen another option on their cardiovascular evaluations. Read more ▸

During his 78th mission, this pilot came up against an unexpected foe

Jan 07th: Merlyn Dethlefsen was dubbed “taciturn, a born-again Christian, and not at all the typical fighter pilot," yet his exploits proved otherwise. Read more ▸

DOD launches review of ‘effectiveness’ of women in ground combat roles

Jan 06th: Army and Marine Corp leaders will submit data on readiness, training, performance, casualties and command climate of ground combat units and personnel. Read more ▸

‘This was surgical’: The tactics behind the Maduro mission

Jan 06th: The entire mission hinged on a narrow break in Venezuela’s weather. When that window opened, the U.S. military moved fast. Read more ▸

State veterans cemeteries receive grants for improvement, expansion

Jan 06th: In fiscal 2025, the VA granted state veterans cemeteries across the country, including for the establishment of one in Alaska, over $77 million. Read more ▸

US Air Force awards Boeing $2B contract to begin B-52 engine upgrades

Jan 06th: The upgrades to the B-52's engines and numerous other systems are so dramatic the Air Force plans to redesignate the Cold War-era bomber the B-52J. Read more ▸

He turned down a trip home from the Korean War, then earned the MOH

Jan 06th: Lloyd Burke's 13-month tour in Korea was at an end when he decided to turn back — and received the Medal of Honor in the process. Read more ▸

Why Trump is claiming the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security

Jan 06th: Increasing international tensions, global warming and a changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the global trade and security debate. Read more ▸

Why the US should resume testing its nuclear arsenal

Jan 05th: This op-ed's authors argue that the president's nuclear testing comments were correct, considering America's aging arsenal and growing security concerns. Read more ▸

Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force doesn’t equal legitimacy

Jan 05th: By declaring its intent to govern Venezuela, the U.S is creating a governance trap of its own making, Monica Duffy Toft argues. Read more ▸

Marine master sergeant redesignated to first sergeant in pilot program

Jan 05th: Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker is the first to change rank from master sergeant to first sergeant as part of the new E-8 pilot redesignation initiative. Read more ▸

Videos suggest stealthy Air Force drone flew recon for Maduro capture

Jan 05th: Videos purportedly show the RQ-170 Sentinel returning to Puerto Rico after the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Read more ▸

Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness

Jan 05th: As the Space Force enters 2026 amid escalating threats from China and Russia, it faces a pivotal year as it transitions to full-spectrum warfighting. Read more ▸

Monroe to Donroe: A ‘dead’ doctrine’s revival for current operations

Jan 05th: Barack Obama declared the Monroe doctrine "dead." Under Trump, it finds new life. Read more ▸

Hegseth aims to cut Kelly’s retirement pay over lawful orders video

Jan 05th: Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy pilot, urged service members to refuse illegal orders in a Nov. 18 video uploaded to X. Read more ▸

Thailand’s tilt toward China tests treaty alliance with US

Jan 05th: Thailand’s drift toward China over the past decade is turning the longstanding alliance with the U.S. into something of a paper tiger, some analysts argue. Read more ▸

Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela

Jan 04th: Cuba has acknowledged the deaths of 32 Cubans in the American military operation that ousted Venezuela's leader over the weekend. Read more ▸

Maduro arrives in US, Trump says operation will let US ‘run’ Venezuela

Jan 04th: Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said U.S. forces had rehearsed their maneuvers for months, learning everything about Maduro. Read more ▸

How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

Jan 03rd: President Trump said a few U.S. personnel were injured and a helicopter was "hit pretty hard" in the operation, but he believed no one was killed. Read more ▸

US strikes Venezuela, says Nicolás Maduro has been captured

Jan 03rd: It was not known if there were any deaths or injuries on either side or if more actions lay ahead. Trump said the strikes were carried out “successfully.” Read more ▸

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