US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher7 days ago
Second aircraft carrier on the way to join fight against HouthisThe aircraft carrier Carl Vinson is being deployed to the Red Sea, where it will help the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group combat Houthi rebels.By Riley Ceder8 days ago
Meet the kids taking care of wounded veteransMore than 2 million kids live with a disabled veteran at home. Calls are growing to extend more support to these ‘hidden helpers.'By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse14 days ago
Hegseth beefs up Middle East warship presence with 2 aircraft carriersThe defense secretary has ordered the carriers Carl Vinson and Harry S. Truman to be in the region as the U.S. increases strikes on Houthi rebels.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press14 days ago
US strikes dozens of Houthi sites in Yemen as broader campaign beginsU.S. Central Command continued strikes against the group Sunday and Monday, launching a campaign that may last weeks, officials said.By Noah Robertson3 weeks ago
DOD civilian employees given $1 spending limit for travel cardsThe Pentagon is freezing travel and government credit cards for civilian employees to comply with DOGE's cost-savings initiatives.By Riley Ceder4 weeks ago