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Trump orders National Guard troops to LA to quell immigration protests
Guard troops began arriving in L.A. Sunday on orders from President Trump in response to clashes in recent days between federal authorities and protestors.
By Eric Thayer and Jake Offenhartz
Five Navy ships now outfitted with augmented reality maintenance tech
The new systems are designed to circumvent the costly need for subject matter experts to physically travel to ships to provide tech support.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Marine Corps to establish attack drone competition
The first competition will be held at Marine Corps Base Quantico in November.
By Todd South
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.
By Riley Ceder
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.
By Hope Hodge Seck
US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Maintenance costs will spike as militaries add advanced planes: Report
Advanced jets like the F-35 have stealth coatings, unique materials and cutting-edge technologies that take more work to maintain, driving up costs.
Sailor arrested for allegedly making false bomb threat on plane
John Stea allegedly told a flight attendant that the passenger next to him had explosives on a Hawaiian Airlines flight departing San Diego on Tuesday.
By Riley Ceder
Navy ramps up unmanned systems weapons tests, calls for industry push
The Navy recently launched two groundbreaking weapons tests as the service continues its push for unmanned systems.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Navy SEALs face disciplinary action after racist memes investigation
Two SEALs based in Virginia are facing disciplinary action for developing racist memes targeting a Black sailor in their platoon, a defense official said.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Retired Navy admiral found guilty in bribery scheme
Retired Adm. Robert Burke is the most senior military member ever convicted of committing a federal crime while on active duty, according to reports.
By Todd South