Hegseth Urges Iran to 'Choose Wisely' During Epic Fury Ceasefire, Blockade
Thu Apr 16 4:04 pm
During a Pentagon press briefing, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urged the new Iranian regime to make wise choices amid a ceasefire in combat operations, and to work in good faith toward a deal with the United States.
Caine Praises Sailors, Marines Enforcing Iran Blockade
Thu Apr 16 4:04 pm
During a press conference at the Pentagon, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thanked the sailors and Marines on board vessels in the Persian Gulf enforcing the blockade of ships that sail from Iranian ports.
Military Leaders Update Congress on Force Readiness, Quality of Life Programs
Thu Apr 16 2:38 pm
Senior leaders from the Army, Navy and Marine Corps provided an update on steps their respective branches are taking to improve the quality of life for service members during a hearing in Washington before the House Armed Services Committee's readiness subcommittee.
Golden Dome Will Protect Homeland, Provide Layered Defense, Leaders Say
Thu Apr 16 12:21 pm
During a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee's strategic forces subcommittee, the assistant secretary of war for space policy reiterated the need for the Golden Dome for America as he described the intensifying strategic competition facing the nation.
Counter-UAS Marketplace Streamlines Acquisition, First Purchases Total $13 Million
Wed Apr 15 4:07 pm
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced the first set of purchases completed through its new counter-unmanned aircraft systems marketplace, four acquisitions collectively valued at $13 million.
Africom Commences Exercise Flintlock 2026 in Africa
Wed Apr 15 2:06 pm
U.S. Africa Command hosted dual opening ceremonies in Libya and Côte d'Ivoire, officially beginning Exercise Flintlock 2026, its annual combined special operations exercise.
Marines Conduct Cargo UAS Shipboard Testing
Wed Apr 15 11:59 am
The Marine Corps recently conducted shipboard testing with the TRV-150C tactical resupply unmanned aircraft system aboard an amphibious transport dock ship, marking a significant milestone in advancing ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship resupply solutions for combat logistics battalions.
Army Engineers Conduct Bridge-Building Exercise in Texas
Tue Apr 14 2:53 pm
Army Reserve soldiers assigned to the 401st Engineer Company conducted a multiday bridge-building exercise designed to train new troops and refresh skills at Bardwell Lake, Texas.
Joint Task Forces Train on Counter-UASs, Strengthen Homeland Defense
Tue Apr 14 1:00 pm
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and Joint Task Force National Capital Region recently coordinated a training exercise at Fort Belvoir, Va., as part of a synchronized effort to advance counter-drone capabilities.
Arkansas National Guard Honors America's 250th Birthday by Enlisting 250 Recruits
Tue Apr 14 12:07 pm
To celebrate America's 250th birthday this year, the Arkansas National Guard enlisted 250 recruits during a ceremony at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in Little Rock, Ark.
