Daily News Roundup

Opinion

Militarizing America’s southern border is a slippery slope

The U.S. military has been hurled into an unprecedented and dangerous role as a police force along the U.S.-Mexico border, the author of this op-ed argues.

No clear plan for supporting Guam missile defense system, GAO finds

The Government Accountability Office warn a firmer plan for management of Guam's missile defense architecture is needed.

Navy relieves admiral in charge of unmanned systems office

Rear Adm. Kevin Smith was relieved of his duties “due to a loss of confidence” based on a complaint substantiated by a Naval IG investigation.

Hegseth cuts Pentagon’s testing office in half, appoints new leader

Hegseth said in a new memo the move was informed by a "comprehensive internal review" that identified nonessential personnel within the office.

Hegseth, Collins promise fixes to post-military transition programs

VA and Pentagon leaders plan to review veteran transition programs to ensure separating troops are getting the support they need.

This WWII pilot crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match

Maj. Donald K. Willis crash-landed his plane in Nazi-occupied Holland then stopped at cafes for beers — all while evading the capture for two months.

Starlink, Oura Rings to help monitor sailor fatigue underway

When the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group gets underway this year, 1,600 sailors will embark on the largest volunteer study of crew fatigue to date.

Axil’s hearing protection, enhancement give users a range of options

Axil's devices use compression to deliver hearing protection while still letting users hear speech.

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.

Pentagon orders review of military homeschool assistance programs

Officials will look at what support services are provided to families who teach their students at home and whether additional help is needed.

Pentagon leaders name new senior enlisted adviser

Navy Master Chief David Isom will replace Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy Black as the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new bill

Suffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.

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.

Trump honors fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery

President Trump on Monday also placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a somber tradition for U.S. presidents.

World War II bomber crash left 11 dead. Four are finally coming home.

All 11 men aboard the bomber were killed. Their remains, deep below the sea, were designated as non-recoverable. That changed in 2023.

How Memorial Day has evolved from its Civil War origins

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen troops. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.