


Pilot safe after F-35C crashes near California Navy installation
Officials say a pilot is safe after ejecting from an F-35C fighter jet near Naval Air Station Lemoore on Wednesday.

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‘A nightmare’: The Coast Guard’s harrowing flight to Camp Mystic
AMT Seth Reeves and the rest of Coast Guard Rescue 6553 navigated dangerous weather en route to the Guadalupe River, where they saved hundreds of campers.

In 1914, the US Navy went dry … but not before it threw a party
When the Navy ordered all alcohol off its ships in 1914, much of the fleet was in Mexico as part of the occupation of Veracruz. Enter: one raucous party.

In reversal, Navy will share satellite data with NOAA until fall 2026
The Navy will continue sharing data with NOAA from satellites that the service had planned to start phasing out on July 31.

The Marines are seeking enlisted volunteers to get out early
Eligible Marines must have an end of active service date before Sept. 30, 2025.

Project Flytrap shows there’s no ‘silver bullet’ for countering drones
Project Flytrap saw U.S. military personnel, partner nation military and industry representatives come together to help counter the threats posed by UAS.

Behind attacks on Ukrainian cities, Russia is building a drone empire
Moscow's drone strategy has been unique in the emphasis it places on supporting startups and small enterprises around the country.

Driscoll directs removal of former CISA director from West Point role
The directive Wednesday came just a day after Jen Easterly was announced as the new chair of West Point's social sciences department.

Navy suspends search for missing USS George Washington sailor
The carrier began search efforts after receiving reports of a possible sailor overboard earlier this week, the Navy said.

NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash was above altitude limit
The helicopter’s altitude-measuring instrument was also inaccurate, investigators said at the first of three days of hearings examining the January crash.

Trump meets with candidates for 4-star general in break with tradition
The meetings are a departure from past practice and knowledge of them has raised concerns about politicization of the military’s top ranks.

Two Marine veterans help stop stabbing spree at Michigan Walmart
The two Marine veterans were instrumental in stopping the attacks, sheriff says.

NTSB hearings will focus on fatal Army helicopter-passenger jet crash
The goal of the hearings is to pinpoint exactly what went wrong and how to avoid similar midair crashes between passenger planes and military aircraft.

Longer assignments coming soon for troops heading to South Korea
Longer tours will bring more stability for military forces and improve readiness and service members' quality of life, officials said.

Navy calls for fast attack surface drones that could carry missiles
Autonomous vessels have been put forward as a solution to the Navy's decades-long struggle to obtain new ships.

Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo
The battle cries “hooah,” “oorah,” and “hooyah” aren’t just calls; they’re part of service life. Each carries a history steeped in grit and camaraderie.

Nonprofit helps expand child care for military families in five states
Summer camps and more care for school-aged children will help ease shortages in five locations.
