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US has seized oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says
Using U.S. forces to seize an oil tanker is unusual and marks the administration’s latest push to increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Recent data shows significant spike in US military aircraft accidents
Across the military, the rate of severe accidents per 100,000 flight hours rose 55% in the 2024 budget year compared with four years earlier.
SOCOM wants to train operators to build, wield FPV drones
U.S. Special Operations Command is looking for a contractor to develop a 10-day course to train operators in building and flying first-person view drones.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Review: ‘In Waves and War’ shows promise of psychedelics to treat PTSD
The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’: UN human rights chief
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for an investigation into the strikes in what appears to mark the first such UN condemnation.
Air Force to conduct full inspection of all service members’ dorms
A new memo calls for commanders to relocate airmen who are found to be living in dirty, uncomfortable or unsanitary rooms.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visit
A plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections.
Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Under Secretary.
By Carla Babb
Federal employee caused shooter hoax at NJ base to bond with coworkers
An active shooter hoax at a New Jersey military base Tuesday was caused by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with coworkers, prosecutors say.
By Bruce Shipkowski, The Associated Press
Federal employee arrested after ‘active shooter hoax’ at NJ base
“This kind of senseless fear-mongering and disruption will not be tolerated in my state,” said New Jersey's acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba.
By Bruce Shipkowski, The Associated Press
‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ cements dominance of military thrillers
The success of "Dark Wolf" reflects broader audience demand for military and espionage dramas.
By Clay Beyersdorfer