Navy reaches fiscal 2025 recruiting goal 3 months early
After falling short of its recruiting goal for the first time ever in 2023, the Navy has now reached its recruiting goal two years in a row.
By Riley Ceder
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Guam barracks conditions spur Navy-wide housing inspection
Navy Secretary John Phelan was so appalled by the barracks at Andersen Air Force Base that he ordered Marines and sailors to be moved out.
By Riley Ceder
Navy secretary suspends operations at Red Hill fuel storage facility following water contamination
The operations are on hold until the Navy’s U.S. Pacific Fleet wraps up its investigation into petroleum in the Navy water system.
By Diana Stancy
Here’s the Air Force’s plan to deal with unvaccinated airmen and guardians
A five-day clock begins once a vaccination exemption request or appeal is denied. Airmen who have still not received a first shot after that window are subject to discharge.
Navy halts use of fuel storage complex above Hawaii aquifer
“This will allow us to implement new safety actions before resuming operations,” Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said.
Oklahoma governor, AG sue Defense Department over vaccine requirement
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt argued that the Biden administration’s defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, overstepped his constitutional authority by subjecting the National Guard to the mandate, which applies to active-duty military members.
US defense chief slams China’s drive for hypersonic weapons
How should Washington and its partners contain a Chinese military that is strengthening as it pursues an end of American dominance in Asia?
NATO chief says allies must prepare for the worst in Ukraine
“Any renewed aggression would trigger serious consequences,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned.
US defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to Bahrain
America’s top defense official vowed Saturday to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to counter its “dangerous use” of suicide drones in the wider Mideast.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Anchorage will be the new home for DoD Arctic Security Studies
Defense Department Regional Centers are international academic institutions for bilateral and multilateral research and training with the goal of building strong relationships with international security leaders.
Austin: Moscow should explain its troop buildup near Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the troop buildup has the Pentagon's attention.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Family, friends gather to honor trailblazer Colin Powell
Powell died Oct. 18 of complications from COVID-19 at age 84.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press