DOD needs more consistent Indo-Pacific deterrence funding, GAO says An annual assessment of how DOD funds deterrence efforts in the Indo-Pacific revealed problematic inconsistencies, according to a GAO report. By Lillian Juarez22 hours ago
Remembering the battles of Najaf and Fallujah in ‘The Last 600 Meters’Airing on PBS, a new documentary tells the stories of Marines and soldiers in combat during 2004 operations to clear two Iraqi cities of insurgents.By Dave Kindy6 weeks ago
US, China reportedly agree to set up military communication channelsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, late Saturday on the sidelines of a regional security meeting.By Eileen Ng7 weeks ago
Marines fire HIMARS for first time near Mount Fuji The live-fire exercise near Mount Fuji comes amid unprecedented tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher8 weeks ago
Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog findsIndustry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 months ago
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptilesFrom cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?By Clay Beyersdorfer2 months ago