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Opinion: One need not wonder why the U.S., Russia and now China have invested so much in submarine-launched cruise missiles.

Cruise missiles are the present and future of warfare

Opinion: One need not wonder why the U.S., Russia and now China have invested so much in submarine-launched cruise missiles.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 20h

Twenty-three states have aligned with the Trump administration's stance that he has authority to bring in the Guard, while 22 back the district's position.

Lawsuit over Trump’s DC Guard deployment exposes deep partisan divide

Twenty-three states have aligned with the Trump administration's stance that he has authority to bring in the Guard, while 22 back the district's position.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Trump envisions a stronger role for the military on U.S. soil, a situation that raises significant questions of constitutional law and federalism.

Trump’s National Guard use sets up legal clash testing executive power

Trump envisions a stronger role for the military on U.S. soil, a situation that raises significant questions of constitutional law and federalism.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 2d

President Donald Trump marked the Navy's 250th anniversary by joining a celebration at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia.

Trump celebrates Navy’s 250th anniversary at rally-like event

President Donald Trump marked the Navy's 250th anniversary by joining a celebration at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 2d

From the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.

Marines retire ‘workhorse’ Assault Amphibious Vehicle after 50 years

From the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 5d

Both the Army and National Guard said they hope to fill the assignments with volunteers. About 100 Army Reserve lawyers will be in the first group.

Trump taps Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges

Both the Army and National Guard said they hope to fill the assignments with volunteers. About 100 Army Reserve lawyers will be in the first group.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 6d

Professors of military history say Hegseth’s actions — and plans for more — are a reversal of the role the American military has often played.

Hegseth’s style counters military’s history as engine of social change

Professors of military history say Hegseth’s actions — and plans for more — are a reversal of the role the American military has often played.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 6d

The Memphis task force is part of a larger effort by Trump to use National Guard troops and surge federal law enforcement in U.S. cities.

Hegseth and Bondi rally federal agents and troops in Memphis

The Memphis task force is part of a larger effort by Trump to use National Guard troops and surge federal law enforcement in U.S. cities.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 7d

“This kind of senseless fear-mongering and disruption will not be tolerated in my state,” said New Jersey's acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba.

Federal employee arrested after ‘active shooter hoax’ at NJ base

“This kind of senseless fear-mongering and disruption will not be tolerated in my state,” said New Jersey's acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 7d

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”

US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 8d

Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.

Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate

Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 8d

When combined with another F-35 deal from December 2024, the Pentagon will pay Lockheed Martin about $24.3 billion for the 18th and 19th lots of the jets.

Pentagon awards contract for newest F-35s

When combined with another F-35 deal from December 2024, the Pentagon will pay Lockheed Martin about $24.3 billion for the 18th and 19th lots of the jets.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 8d

Hardy was the last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen who served overseas.

Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, youngest Tuskegee Airman, dies at 100

Hardy was the last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen who served overseas.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 9d

After 84 years, the Japanese bullet that was once lodged in the heart of sailor Dean Darrow was returned to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Museum.

A bullet struck his heart at Pearl Harbor. His widow just returned it.

After 84 years, the Japanese bullet that was once lodged in the heart of sailor Dean Darrow was returned to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Museum.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 12d

The V-1 "flying bomb" could accurately be described in today’s nomenclature as an unmanned aerial vehicle — moreover, as the first suicide drone.

How Hitler’s fear-inducing ‘flying bomb’ ushered in drone warfare

The V-1 "flying bomb" could accurately be described in today’s nomenclature as an unmanned aerial vehicle — moreover, as the first suicide drone.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 13d

The U.S. military says fighter jets have intercepted Russian warplanes near Alaska for the third time in about a month and the ninth time this year.

Russian warplanes detected flying near Alaska again, US military says

The U.S. military says fighter jets have intercepted Russian warplanes near Alaska for the third time in about a month and the ninth time this year.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 16d

CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle issued a Sept. 15 memo that details how the Navy should report instances of unprofessional online behavior.

Navy issues instructions for reporting improper social media use

CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle issued a Sept. 15 memo that details how the Navy should report instances of unprofessional online behavior.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 16d

The cause of the crash, which occurred near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on Wednesday, remains under investigation.

Army identifies four soldiers killed in helicopter crash

The cause of the crash, which occurred near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on Wednesday, remains under investigation.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 18d

Joel Boone became the stuff of legend among Marines and ultimately became the most decorated medical officer in the U.S. Armed Services.

The corpsman who became a legend among the 6th Marines

Joel Boone became the stuff of legend among Marines and ultimately became the most decorated medical officer in the U.S. Armed Services.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 19d

The situation highlights the region's reliance on illegal trade amid economic hardship.

US military strike near Venezuela disrupts life in fishing communities

The situation highlights the region's reliance on illegal trade amid economic hardship.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 20d

The Thurston County sheriff’s office reports that deputies were dispatched to the Summit Lake area after losing contact with a helicopter.

Helicopter crashes near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state

The Thurston County sheriff’s office reports that deputies were dispatched to the Summit Lake area after losing contact with a helicopter.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 21d

Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.

Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’

Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 22d

The second time the man landed his small aircraft on the base, he stole a Navy-owned truck and drove it around the island, crashing into locked gates.

Man pleads guilty after landing plane twice on island naval base

The second time the man landed his small aircraft on the base, he stole a Navy-owned truck and drove it around the island, crashing into locked gates.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 23d

The move Monday comes as the U.S. and Japan increase their deterrence against China's growing assertiveness in the region.

US Army reveals Typhon missile system in Japan

The move Monday comes as the U.S. and Japan increase their deterrence against China's growing assertiveness in the region.

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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 23d

Lawmakers are investigating whether the Navy ignored evidence of widespread traumatic brain injuries. For some pilots, the questions feel long overdue.

Silent crashes: the hidden toll of brain trauma on naval aviators

Lawmakers are investigating whether the Navy ignored evidence of widespread traumatic brain injuries. For some pilots, the questions feel long overdue.

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