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Maryland lawmakers pushed the Air Force for more transparency after a 32,000-gallon jet fuel leak on Joint Base Andrews contaminated nearby soil and water. All but one of Maryland’s senators and representatives asked for more information about the extent of the damage caused by the leak and the measures taken…
U.S. military forces intercepted and incapacitated an Iranian-flagged unladen oil tanker Wednesday that was sailing toward an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. Navy blockade, the service announced.U.S. Central Command military forces observed the M/T Hasna transiting in the direction of the Gulf of Oman and issued multiple warnings…
Iran launched its first missile and drone attack on the United Arab Emirates since a ceasefire with the United States took effect on April 8th. It also fired two drones at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, UAE authorities said Monday. Iran Says The US Is Lying About Striking…
B-52 engine replacement clears critical design review, first modifications to begin this year
By Bo TatumThe Air Force’s program to replace the B-52H Stratofortress’s 1960s-era engines cleared its critical design review, the service announced May 4, setting the stage for Boeing to begin modifying the first two aircraft into the B-52J configuration later this year.The Commercial Engine Replacement Program will swap the bomber’s eight Pratt…
Heroism takes many forms in war. It may emerge amid an epic battle, or the drama may focus on a single life struggling to keep alive in a shell hole. In any case, there are choices to be made and consequences to be considered on an instant’s notice. Whichever the…
The U.S. Coast Guard is standing up a new Special Missions Command to consolidate its elite maritime response forces under a singular structure as the service said demand for specialized capabilities continues to grow. The command, expected to be formally established in October 2026, will oversee units involved in high-risk…
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Hundreds of members of the U.S. military stood in formation at the White House on Tuesday to welcome Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla, as President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.“Honoring the…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal appeals panel has ruled that a California law prohibiting open carry of firearms in heavily populated counties is unconstitutional.The ruling was issued Friday by two judges on a three-judge panel for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The judges found that the state’s…
The Pentagon is formally seeking congressional authorization to codify the “Department of War” moniker, estimating it will cost taxpayers approximately $52.5 million. The figure is substantially lower than the Congressional Budget Office’s projection in January, which estimated the rebrand could reach as much as $125 million if it were adopted…
PHOENIX (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords returned to the House floor Thursday on the 15th anniversary of the assassination attempt that cut short her promising political career and shocked a nation that has only seen political violence worsen in the years since. Giffords held hands with her husband,…
Trump Not Open To Tehran’s Latest Proposal, Claims Iran “Informed Us They Are In State Of Collapse”
By Bo TatumThis article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: Trump Not Open To Tehran’s Latest Proposal As ‘Tank Tops’ Loom, Claims Iran “Informed Us They Are In State Of Collapse.” Summary Trump TS claim: Tehran has informed Washington they are in a “state of collapse” and that…
‘Alpha’ troops and more ships: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao outlines vision for service
By Bo TatumRecently appointed Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao delivered brief remarks Tuesday about his plans for the Navy during one of his first public appearances as the head civilian leader of the service.Cao touched on his vision for the Golden Fleet, modernization efforts for the Navy and Marine Corps and the…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday gave final passage to a bill that aims to void a city of Savannah ordinance that imposes fines and possible jail time for leaving guns in unlocked cars.The state Senate gave final approval to the measure, which says cities and counties can’t regulate…
How a band of Marines staved off the British and helped save the Declaration of Independence
By Bo TatumIn the afternoon of Aug. 24, 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison wrote in her journal: “We have had a battle…near Bladensburg, and I am still here within sound of the cannon!”Within a few hours, that cannonade would come steadily closer until the British 3rd Brigade marched into Washington, D.C., virtually…
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s gun laws, long among the strictest in the nation, will be the focus of arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday. The court is taking up the state’s ban on firearms on private property that is open to the public, such as stores and hotels,…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the Iranian government is using the Strait of Hormuz as an “economic nuclear weapon”. Rubio added that the U.S. ruling class will not allow Iran to continue to use the vital waterway to control the direction of the war. According…
In the past week, some Coast Guard families have had their electricity shut off as a result of unpaid bills. The Coast Guard, which oversees 6,000 family housing units, has been “begging” utility providers to keep the power and water on during a partial government shutdown that has hampered the…
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed Parliament’s passing of anti-hate speech and gun laws in response to two shooters killing 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney last month. Authorities say the attack was inspired by the Islamic State group.“At Bondi, the terrorists…