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US Navy taps 3 firms to build MUSVs for around $40M per vessel
The U.S. Navy announced Tuesday that it is awarding contracts to three defense companies for the production of 30 medium unmanned surface vessels.
By Riley Ceder
How a WWII vet created one of the most beloved comic strip characters
When Charles M. Schulz came up with the concept of Snoopy, he recalled the tragic loss of his mother as he was leaving to go to war.
By Dave Kindy
Lawmakers want answers after artillery shell explosion over highway
California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demo over Camp Pendleton last weekend led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5.
By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Iraq keeping some US military advisers due to IS threat in Syria
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that developments in Syria required keeping 250 to 350 advisers at the Ain al-Asad base.
This ‘Black Hawk Down’ hero is now the namesake of Fort Gordon
Fort Gordon now honors Medal of Honor recipient Gary Gordon, who gave his life during the Battle of Mogadishu.
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.
Trump says he’ll meet with Putin in Hungary
President Donald Trump is redoubling his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, announcing a second meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
Buffalo chicken, Thai and Cuban food coming to the MRE lineup in 2026
Three current, low-rated meal options are going away next year.
By Todd South
Veterans of Bravo Company receive Bronze Medals 56 years after combat
More than half a century later, 14 soldiers of Bravo Company were formally awarded Bronze Star Medals for their actions in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
US strikes another alleged drug-carrying boat off Venezuela coast
The strike marks the fifth deadly strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the region.
By Carla Babb