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Space Force building out more realistic digital training environment

STARCOM plans to transition Swarm to a cloud-based environment in the next year or two if it has the funding to support the effort.

By Courtney Albon

9 hours ago

Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates

Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.

6 days ago

Opinion

Tactical vehicle mishaps are training failures — simulators could help

Mandating driver training simulators would provide troops with the tools they need to survive, the author of this op-ed argues.

By Walt Yates

5 weeks ago

Trump names nominees to take over Middle East, Africa commands

If confirmed, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper would be the second Navy officer to lead U.S. Central Command.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 weeks ago

USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official says

Sixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times.

6 weeks ago

US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among allies

The U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.

6 weeks ago