Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regionsThe U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.By Hope Hodge Seck8 days ago
US, Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf watersIt was the first apparent attempt to use military force since last month’s ceasefire announcement.By Parisa Hafezi, Ahmed Tolba and Phil Stewart, Reuters9 days ago
Lawmakers push to expand gun rights on Army Corps of Engineers-run landsA group of GOP lawmakers is pressing the Army to loosen restrictions on firearms at recreation sites run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.By Daniel Terrill9 days ago
US combatant chiefs want more amphibious ready groups, Marine commandant saysThe four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.By Riley Ceder13 days ago
A century of the ‘Ma Deuce’: How the M2 Browning became America’s workhorse machine gunThe highly versatile weapon has seen action affixed to the wings of P-51D Mustangs, aboard vessels in Vietnam and atop Humvees in the Middle East.By Claire Barrett3 weeks ago
John Phelan out as Navy secretary, Pentagon saysThe Pentagon provided no reason for the move.By J.D. Simkins and Riley Ceder3 weeks ago