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Europe and Ukraine represent the US president’s greatest remaining chance at a foreign-policy legacy. The post Trump should seize upon his NATO-Ukraine moment appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Rheinmetall and MBDA aim to field an operational laser weapon for the German Navy in 2029.
Election politics give the Israeli leader an incentive to inflate the threat.
Warfighter of the Week is a command program where the ship’s captain personally recognizes an exemplary Sailor selected by their leadership for their accomplishments.
Russia has told one of its spies in Europe to find out more about air defense capabilities Western nations are sending to Ukraine.
The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Religious Support Office took staff and community members on an all-day trip to Rothenburg on June 17, this was the second trip to a German location as part of an ongoing effort to foster community and resilience.
U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s Religious Support Office hosts a Welcome Wednesday Dinner for families arriving during their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move, every week during the summer at Panzer Lodging, 5 p.m.
U.S. Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force successfully fired the new Medium-Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) system June 30, 2026. As part of Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, one of the largest multi-domain exercises in the Pacific, the test highlights a core theme of this year's exercise: integrating cutting-edge technology to maintain a decisive military advantage and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. The successful intercept of an aerial target proved that the joint force is not only training with existing tools but is actively fielding and validating the next generation of technology required for regional security.
When the United States and Iran announced their framework agreement on June 15, attention focused on the direct U.S.-Iran dimensions of the deal, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade, and the fate of Iran’s nuclear program. But the agreement also included a commitment to the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.” Washington had spent months treating Lebanon as a separate issue in negotiations, even as the Israel-Hizballah conflict remained active under a nominal ceasefire in place since April 16.It was ultimately this second front that The post Going Over the Brink: How Hizballah’s Risk Strategy Made Lebanon Impossible to Ignore appeared first on War on the Rocks.
U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Mendoza assumed command of the 374th Airlift Wing from Col. Richard McElhaney during a change of command ceremony at Hangar 15, July 10.
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — A Fort Smith, Arkansas, native is improving programs across his squadron by revamping commander’s support staff workflows, which have now been adopted by Kunsan Air Base detachments.
SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands reset a modified Port Heavy Weather Condition (PHWC) WHISKEY for the Port of Tinian, effective at noon ChST on Friday, July 10, reopening the port to daylight-only commercial traffic and cargo operations. All operators must coordinate operations with the Commonwealth Ports Authority. Following assessments Thursday and Friday, including work by an aids to navigation positioner deployed with the USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) to determine positions, the COTP was able to partially lift restrictions, restoring maritime commerce flow to Tinian. Simultaneously, crews restored connectivity to the Mt. Alutom communications tower on Guam with the help of a FEMA generator, improving VHF coverage in part of the region. The towers on Rota and Saipan remain offline. Additionally, the team at the Rota Emergency Operations Center informed the U.S. Coast Guard that the VHF tower on Saipan was damaged by Super Typhoon Bavi, further limiting near-shore VHF radio coverage. “My thanks to the team and partners for the coordination as we reopen ports across the Marianas, enabling the maritime flow of critical supplies,” said Capt. Jessica Worst, commander, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and Captain of the Port Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. “As heavy weather conditions subside and people begin to take to the water, I cannot overstress the importance of taking multiple forms of communication and letting someone on shore know where you are going and when you will be back. We have significant VHF communications outages across the islands. Our team is working to restore coverage, but many of these solutions require equipment from off-island, and it will take time.”
It is the second time since March that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth squashed an Army safety review by telling suspended pilots to "carry on, Patriots." The post Hegseth says he’ll ‘fix’ suspensions of 8 helicopter pilots who buzzed July 4th beaches appeared first on Task & Purpose.
For the second time, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth waded into an Army safety review by telling grounded pilots to "carry on, Patriots." The post Hegseth says he’ll ‘fix’ suspensions of helicopter pilots who buzzed July 4th beaches appeared first on Task & Purpose.
As internet sleuthing replaces traditional intelligence collection, one big mystery about the PLA remains.
Sail Boston is a global gathering of tall ships and military vessels in Boston’s historic waterfront to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. This milestone maritime festival includes more than 50 ships from around the world. From the first Continental Navy to today’s global force, the Navy’s story is America’s story — one of courage, innovation, and an unbreakable commitment to winning and preserving independence. Sail Boston honors the maritime heritage that helped build the nation and the Navy’s enduring role in protecting freedom, preserving prosperity, and defending America’s independence.
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 6, 2026) - Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following deployment, July 6, 2026. During the deployment, Mississippi’s crew performed a wide range of submarine operations to deter aggression and support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Bare feet shuffle across the mats inside G.J. Denich Gym as pairs of service members practice sweeps, escapes and submissions. Experienced practitioners pause to coach beginners before the room transitions into live sparring, where every round becomes an exercise in problem-solving, perseverance and trust.
YOKOSUKA, Japan - The U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC) is revolutionizing how it maintains the U.S. 7th Fleet with the deployment of a shipboard storage tank inspection system that drastically reduces the time and risk of inspecting shipboard tanks. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) delivered the Insertable Stalk Inspection System 360 (ISIS360) to naval maintenance crews in Yokosuka and Sasebo, Japan, in May, transforming a weeks-long process into one that takes only a few hours.
On the heels of a Patriot license pledge, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed progress on billion-dollar defense tech deals with the U.S.
SAN DIEGO (July 9, 2026) — Naval Base San Diego’s (NBSD) Mercer Hall galley began serving “grab-and-go” lunches, July 7, 2026. The move expands the Grab-N-Go pilot program which began earlier this year with breakfast meals. The program is intended to provide greater convenience and flexibility for Mercer Hall patrons.
The flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, which is currently operating in the Middle East, has not made a port call since December 2025. The post Supercarrier USS Abraham Lincoln Passes 200 Consecutive Days At Sea Mark appeared first on TWZ.
Sailors who cannot shave due to medical reasons now have one year before they could face separation over their inability to go clean shaven, according to a Navy policy released Tuesday. Under the most recent Navy administrative message, the sea service will offer shaving waivers for men who are unable to shave due to a medical condition. The waivers can be granted for 90 days, while commands have the option to offer additional 90-day waivers. The waivers cannot exceed one year total, according to the NAVADMIN. Sailors will be evaluated for administrative separation if they are unable to meet grooming
Retired U.S. Marine Corps AAVs will go to allied nations in defense of the Black Sea region.
