‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ cements dominance of military thrillers
The success of "Dark Wolf" reflects broader audience demand for military and espionage dramas.
Pentagon & Congress
Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis in ‘replica’ of DC crackdown
Trump on Monday signed an order sending the National Guard into Memphis, calling it a “replica of our extraordinarily successful efforts” in Washington.
US strikes another alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing 3, Trump says
The strike comes two weeks after another military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela that killed 11.
In reversal, Pentagon keeps women’s advisory group, adds four more
A 75-year-old committee advocating for women in the military will be revived as part of a phased return of 39 DOD groups put on pause earlier this year.
Army imposes stricter grooming standards for hair, nails, makeup
The move rolls back looser standards published four years ago and seeks to maintain more conservative appearances for both men and women.
Army adopts venture capital model to speed tech to soldiers
The Army's new Fuze program is kicking off to bring technology to soldiers rapidly.
US Army reveals Typhon missile system in Japan
The move Monday comes as the U.S. and Japan increase their deterrence against China's growing assertiveness in the region.
Venezuela says US Navy raided tuna boat in Caribbean as tensions rise
Personnel from a U.S. warship boarded a Venezuelan tuna boat while it was sailing in Venezuelan waters, Venezuela’s foreign minister said.
False threat led to Naval Academy lockdown and then mistaken shooting
A military official says a post on an anonymous chat platform triggered a lockdown at the U.S. Naval Academy this week.
The medal created by Marines when ‘s--- hit the fan’ on Guadalcanal
Born out of the popular idiom of the time — “Let George do it!” — the George Medal was awarded to those who were on Guadalcanal when "s--- hit the fan."
Troops in DC encounter few crises, but plenty of walking and yard work
Dozens of troops who spoke to Military Times view their current deployment as “part of the job,” but say they haven’t seen “emergency” levels of crime.
Trump says he’ll send National Guard troops to Memphis
President Donald Trump says Memphis is “deeply troubled” and he's “going to fix that."
One man’s memory sparks search for US soldiers he saw executed in WWII
Retired firefighter Benjamin Broadwell Hagans, 96, has emerged as an eyewitness to the savage executions of three soldiers in 1942, The War Horse reports.
Church leaders charged with swindling millions in military benefits
Authorities say church leaders exploited troops by enrolling them in seminary programs that drained their G.I. Bill education benefits.
US Naval Academy building cleared after threats reports, 1 injured
The person injured was airlifted to a hospital and was in stable condition, a Navy official said.
DOD needs more feedback from troops in future PCS moves, GAO finds
More comprehensive feedback from troops and families can help DOD assess movers' performance, Government Accountability Office auditors said.
Army mismanaged CENTCOM stockpiles of troop supplies modules: Audit
The Army failed to properly maintain Force Provider modules, or containerized support facilities for troops, the Pentagon's IG found.
