‘What’s going on with Trump’s hair?’ Internet puzzled over president’s new brunette coiffure President has long had to dispel speculation about his hair, including whether it’s fake The Independent UK · Sep 6
After hitting oil tankers, Iran targets Navy warships and U.S. retaliates with 'higher economic cost' in new escalation that could transform the war "Attempting to strike U.S. warships enforcing the blockade therefore crosses a different threshold." Fortune · Sep 5
US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after two of its warships targeted with missiles Central Command told Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: ‘If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost’ The Independent UK · Sep 5
US-Iran war: American military disables ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports US military branches have disabled advertising trackers on various devices. This action follows reports of location data targeting American forces in the Middle East. The Air Force and Special Operations Command confirmed disabling these identifiers on their systems. The Army also stated that mobile device advertising IDs were disabled earlier… The Economic Times · Sep 5
50,000 Troops, No End Date: What the Pentagon's Iran Extension Means for Texas Military Families The Pentagon is locking in an Iran deployment through 2027. Hispanic troops, overrepresented in the ranks, face the longest strain. Latin Times · Sep 4
‘Significant’ settlement for family of Navy veteran shot by soldiers in Belfast Thomas Burns, a father of four, died after being shot by soldiers as he left Glenpark social club in 1972. Evening Standard · Sep 4
Defense Stocks Are Pulling Back as Their Navy Tailwinds Get Stronger Naval modernization contracts from the Navy are boosting GE Aerospace and RTX, whose recent stock pullbacks and large backlogs may offer investors a favorable entry point. MarketBeat · Sep 4
Ryan Reynolds Has A New Buddy Comedy, And I Agree With The Reviews On Its Biggest Problem And who knew Kenneth Branagh was an action star? Cinemablend · Sep 4
Sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln describe ‘the worst deployment that they have ever experienced’ as they dock in Thailand While in the resort town of Pattaya, some service members expressed that their main priority was FaceTiming their loved ones The Independent UK · Sep 3
In 1953, a US Navy serviceman met his first love in Japan, but had to leave because war orders sent him home; nearly 70 years later, at 91, he finally found her again After a heart-wrenching separation of nearly seventy years, Duane Mann and Peggy Yamaguchi finally found each other again. Believing his savings vanished and letters silenced, Mann discovered his mother had hidden their correspondence by burning Peggy's letters. Tragically, Peggy had endured the loss of their child and moved on with… The Times of India · Sep 3
Stars and Stripes shows how government-funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth As local and national news outlets continue to disappear across the U.S., I’d always thought that the military newspaper Stars and Stripes offered one model for a partial solution: government financial support. The Conversation · Sep 3
US Navy admiral says laser weapons can solve missile shortage, ‘directed energy’ is future of navy: ‘Electrical power is becoming combat power’ Are lasers the solution to the Trump administration's missile shortage? We Got This Covered · Sep 3
Can Democrats flip deep-red seats? Inside the party’s long-shot midterm House strategy Democrats are dreaming of pulling off upsets in what might be called “reach” House districts, where Republicans usually win and likely will again The Independent UK · Sep 3
USS Abraham Lincoln Crew Reaches Pattaya After 286 Days Amid Reports of Mouldy Showers and Shortages USS Abraham Lincoln's crew arrives in Thailand for shore leave after 286 days at sea, amid reports of food shortages and poor living conditions during their Middle East deployment. International Business Times UK · Sep 3
International Business Times UK · Sep 2 China's Navy Now Outnumbers America's 291-Ship Fleet With Over 370 Warships China's navy has become the largest globally by ship count, surpassing the U.S. This shift highlights China's sustained naval expansion and the challenges facing America's shipbuilding capacity.
TechRadar · Sep 2 Lockheed carries out missile launches directly from a drone boat - will the US Navy be next? A crewless sailboat fired two live missiles at RIMPAC, six months after Lockheed and Saildrone started work. The boat sails itself, but a Navy-operated fire control system still makes weapon-deployment decisions.
International Business Times UK · Sep 2 Exhausted USS Lincoln Reaches Shore After Over 270-Day Middle East Deployment Plagued By Mental Breakdowns USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after 286 days at sea, amid reported mental-health concerns, harsh conditions and a record-breaking Middle East deployment.
Latin Times · Sep 2 Four-Star Dissent: Leaked Document Shows SOUTHCOM Chief Warned Iran War Is Straining Latin America A classified Pentagon document made public this week shows SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis Donovan and three other four-star officers formally objected to extending U.S. military commitments in Iran, warning the war is straining forces meant for Latin America, Europe and the Pacific. The Pentagon confirmed the dissent while blasting the…
The Independent UK · Sep 2 USS Lincoln docks with rusted metal and chipped paint after record-setting stint at sea The USS Abraham Lincoln will remain in Thailand for five days before it begins its return trip to San Diego
Reason · Sep 2 Wisconsin Cops Used Flock Over 100 Times To Track a Navy Veteran After He Lawfully Recorded a Traffic Stop A federal lawsuit claims the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office used the Flock cameras without a legitimate government purpose and in retaliation against the vet for exercising his First Amendment right.
The Economic Times · Sep 2 In 2011, Naval Station Great Lakes added composting and recycling bins. 3 years later, the Navy had diverted 300 tons of food and yard waste and recycled 114% more waste Naval Station Great Lakes enhanced waste management after joining the Federal Green Challenge. The station increased recycling by 114 percent and composted over 300 tons of waste. Food waste from five galleys was collected for composting and additional recycling bins were added. Employees and trainees supported these programs through active…
The Guardian - US · Sep 2 Trump doubles down on Canada trade war as talks remain stalled – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Times of India · Sep 2 After 286 days at sea, USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand; authorities raid sex workers The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Wednesday after 286 days at sea. The authorities in nearby Pattaya stepped up patrols and raided suspected prostitution venues amid arrival of thousands of American military personnel.
The Guardian - US · Sep 2 Nate Boyer, the Green Beret who stood beside Kaepernick: ‘The vitriol was more disrespectful than the protest’ Ten years after he helped shape the quarterback’s anthem protest, the former NFL player and Army veteran says he still sees it as an act of patriotism
The Economic Times · Sep 2 USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after record 200-plus days at sea The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived in Thailand after a long deployment. Its hull showed rust, and crew morale was reportedly affected by shortages. US officials disputed claims of deteriorating conditions and excessive deployment length. Admiral Brad Cooper inspected the vessel and praised the crew's resilience. Navy representatives stated…