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Night vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo crash

The CH-53 Super Stallion crashed Feb. 6, 2024, during a night flight when it hit a mountain near Pine Valley, California, killing all five Marines aboard.

DOD working on recipe to improve food on military bases

The DOD is working on a coordinated attack to address food problems on bases.

Dems blast Trump’s pick for military personnel policy as too combative

Nominee Anthony Tata offered a partial apology for past comments attacking Democrats and Trump critics as traitors.

WWII ship accidentally sinks before US-Philippine ship-sinking drill

The BRP Miguel Malvar took on water while being towed ahead of a live-fire drill in the South China Sea.

Controversial military personnel nominee faces Senate panel this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 5, 2025.

Defense Department designates second military zone on southern border

Troops are authorized to take custody of migrants who illegally cross the border within the zone until they are transferred to civilian authorities.

Navy relieves commander of New Hampshire Reserve center

Cmdr. Joseph Dearing was relieved as NRC Manchester CO “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said.

Army plans for Trump birthday parade include 6,600 troops: Report

Plans for a potential military parade on President Trump’s birthday call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles and 50 helicopters.

Opinion

Ditching the standing power throw strengthens the Army fitness test

The removal of the standing power throw from the ACFT represents a smarter, more combat-relevant assessment of soldiers, the authors of this op-ed argue.

Service leaders laud quality-of-life improvements, but concerns linger

Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support.