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Could the LCS fleet be getting a new mission?
A provision in the FY23 defense bill calls on U.S. Southern Command to study the feasibility of permanently assigning LCSs to the combatant command.
Hospital ship Comfort arrives at first stop on humanitarian mission
The Norfolk-based Comfort participated in a similar humanitarian mission aiding Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Honduras in late 2018.
By Diana Stancy
Despite Trump’s tough talk on Venezuela, no marching orders yet given
Asked during a congressional hearing Wednesday if the Pentagon was given instructions to prepare for war in Venezuela, a top official said “no," though one former senior CIA analyst expressed skepticism and military officials added that they always have contingencies prepared.
By Kyle Rempfer
Commander of Guantanamo Bay detention center fired
Rear Adm. John Ring was fired after just more than a year in command of the Guantanamo Bay detention center.
Commentary: ‘All options’ has little meaning
It has become a signature American threat.
By William M. Arkin
Admiral: LCS will hunt drug smugglers
The LCS will pick up a mission held by Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates until 2015.
This week in Congress: State of the Union and the start of military budget planning
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 4.
At US Southern Command, Mattis says military alliances help stability in Western Hemisphere
Defense Secretary James Mattis said Monday that the U.S. military brings stability to most of Latin America through its operations run across the hemisphere by the Miami-based Southern Command.
Senate confirms new leaders for SOUTHCOM, US Forces Korea
Lawmakers also finalized work on two assistant defense secretaries and promotions for hundreds of senior officers.
This week in Congress: The defense scramble before mid term elections
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 24.
Navy admiral, Mattis aide to be nominated to head US Southern Command
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday that his senior military assistant, Navy Vice Adm. Craig Faller, will be nominated to serve as the next head of U.S. Southern Command.
By Aaron Mehta and Robert Burns, The Associated Press