Virginia National Guard begins ICE logistics support
The Virginia National Guard mobilized 40 troops this week to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with non-law enforcement duties.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Navy pilot rescued after ejecting from Super Hornet off Virginia coast
The U.S. Navy did not immediately identify the cause of the crash and the mishap is under investigation.
By Riley Ceder
Civil War reenactor goes off script, admits plan to bomb battlefield
A Virginia man pleaded guilty for previously planting an explosive device at a Civil War reenactment.
Towing company settles lawsuit for illegally selling troops’ cars
A Virginia towing company accused of auctioning off service members’ vehicles agreed to a settlement.
Female Afghan veterans work toward fresh start in Virginia
More than 40 Afghan Female Tactical Platoon fighters relocated to the United States after the Taliban takeover, but their fates in the U.S. are unclear.
By Heather Rousseau, The Roanoke Times
In AUKUS, Navy eyes a full-service submarine garage in Asia-Pacific
Leaders are slated to announce details of the landmark agreement next week, as some U.S. lawmakers are wary of the industrial practicalities.
Navy names new nuclear submarine after former Navy secretary
A future Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine will bear the name of former Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton.
Navy ousts two commanding officers for loss of confidence
The CO of amphibious transport dock Mesa Verde, and CO of guided-missile destroyer Carney were relieved Wednesday.
By Diana Stancy
Army green lights an advanced version of its ‘mixed reality’ goggle
Earlier versions are shipping to soldiers this year as Microsoft develops the 1.2 version for later fielding.
By Todd South
National Park Service awards grants to restore Civil War battlefields
The grants restore “day-of-battle” conditions at battlefields and historic sites associated with the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
Defense firms outsource sub, carrier construction amid labor woes
If the Navy's prime shipbuilders can't bring enough workers to their facilities, they're looking to outsource more work to manufacturers elsewhere.
Top US general in Middle East on rare visit to nuclear-armed sub
Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, boarded the ballistic missile submarine West Virginia in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press