Opinion
Inside the US Army’s C2 upgrade – what industry can expect
Commercial hardware and software will be key to the service's command-and-control overhaul, according to Joseph Welch of Army Futures Command.
By Joseph Welch
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House lawmakers to unveil draft budget for vets programs this week
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 2, 2025.
US fighter jets and ships strike Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels
The strikes came days after Iran's missile attack on Israel, and after the Houthis claimed to have shot down an American drone.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Navy identifies three vessels impacted by faulty shipyard weld work
The bad welds are not on components that would impact ship safety or operations, but the Navy said it is reviewing at least 23 potentially impacted ships.
Navy bounces back, surpasses recruiting goals for Fiscal Year 2024
The service reported it ultimately signed up a total of 40,978 new recruits in FY24 – up from its goal of 40,600 new sailors.
By Diana Stancy
USS Abraham Lincoln to remain in Middle East amid rising tensions
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
By Diana Stancy
Lawmakers demand answers over reports of faulty Navy ship welding
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed concern over the safety of sailors and ships due to faulty welding in a shipyard.
Army hits recruiting target for the first time in 2 years
The service has another 11,000 recruits already in the pipeline for next year.
By Todd South
Navy decommissions cruiser Leyte Gulf after nearly 40 years of service
Have a nice retirement, Leyte Gulf.
By Diana Stancy
US Army Pacific commander confirmed after senator drops objections
Sen. Tommy Tuberville had blocked Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark’s nomination, citing a delay in disclosing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization.
Army enlists AI to identify prospective new recruits
Army recruiters may soon be relieved from the dreaded “cold calls” to high school students in their frustrated fishing expedition for new recruits.
By Todd South