Navy identifies sailor lost in helicopter crash as squadron commander

Navy officials have identified Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards, commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5, as the sailor who went missing after an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the aircraft carrier…

US Army tests autonomous mass mine-laying

When mounted to a vehicle, the U.S. Army’s Volcano mine dispenser can blanket roughly 32 acres with up to 960 mines. Now, the service is testing a system that can…

Trump warns US could withdraw troops from Europe over Greenland dispute

Trump reiterated his demand that Greenland come under U.S. control because of its strategic importance in the Arctic. He also complained about Europe’s opposition to such a move. 

NATO agrees to $50B in defense deals

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte revealed some of the contracts Tuesday during a defense industry forum in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, where the military alliance’s leaders are meeting for their annual…

Iran fires at UK commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

The British military reported three tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait. Two vessels suffered some damage, but no one was injured, and both continued on their way. The…

Army releases new body fat standards following Pentagon order

The service is the last to replace height-and-weight tables after the Pentagon in December called for the change. The Army matched the 0.55 ratio called for in the Defense Department’s…

Navy unveils reserve aviator bonuses that could total up to $280,000

The bonuses are part of a wider effort in the military to keep experienced pilots in the ranks rather than lose them to the private sector.

Long-serving transgender service members seek retirement benefits in court challenge

The complaint alleges that the Air Force unlawfully revoked the early retirement orders of the plaintiffs, who were serving in the Air Force and Space Force.

I Corps Memorializes Headquarters Building

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Towering above a lone pull-up bar stands the newly memorialized Jacoby Hall, formerly called the First Corps Headquart…

Redstone Chemical Activity welcomes new commander

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. –The U.S. Army Redstone Chemical Activity welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Redstone Arsenal on Monday.