Naval infantry of the U.S. Armed Forces; expeditionary and amphibious warfare force
NATO and allied nations are accelerating development and deployment of cheaper, scalable defenses in response to drone threats and rapid battlefield innovation. Ukraine’s front-line feedback is driving faster iteration, with manufacturers delivering updates within days or weeks as the war reshapes planning for 2030-era air defense.
Trump has awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans, including Maj. James Capers and Maj. Nicholas Dockery, with Col. John Ripley posthumously recognized. The ceremony follows a years-long process, aided by new legislation authorizing the honors. Each recipient is cited for acts of gallantry in Vietnam or Afghanistan.
Federal court in Fort Worth has handed down lengthy prison terms to nine protesters linked to the July 4 Prairieland protest outside a Dallas immigration detention center. Defendants face sentences from 30 to 100 years after being convicted or pleading guilty to terrorism-related charges amid a government push to curb anti-ICE protests. The cases are seen as a potential test of First Amendment rights for protesters nationwide.
The Trump administration has nominated Lance Schroyer, a 29-year law-enforcement veteran and former Oklahoma State Trooper, to head U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The nomination follows Mullin’s push and comes as ICE expands under a nationwide growth plan. Senate confirmation is pending amid scrutiny of detainee deaths and ICE practices.
A Marine who disappeared from the USS Anchorage during training has been declared deceased after a multi-service search covered about 2,400 square miles. Recovery operations are ongoing for his family and unit.
The Pentagon has rolled out annual testosterone screenings for service members aged 30 and older, with younger troops able to volunteer. Officials describe the measure as part of maintaining a “strong, resilient and capable” fighting force, while experts warn on possible health risks and ethical concerns about medical oversight.
Liberia’s Armed Forces of Liberia has begun a nationwide drive to recruit more women, aiming to reach all 15 counties by 2030. Pvt. Tamar Tarr, 24, has risen from trainee to a clerk at AFL headquarters and competed abroad in a UN peace operations program, illustrating progress and ongoing gender barriers.
The crash near Miramar Air Base has prompted an ongoing investigation. The pilot has ejected and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. An aerial plume of smoke and ground debris are visible as responders contain a vegetation fire at the site. Officials say the F-35B costs about $109 million and the broader program carries a multi-trillion price tag.
Law enforcement has arrested 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes after agents said they found a loaded 9mm pistol, a 16‑round magazine with hollow‑point rounds and photographs of security‑planning activity. Investigators have searched Taele’s Downey home and recovered an illegally modified AR‑style rifle, body armour, radio devices and notebooks with "concerning statements."
Lawmakers have demanded accountability after reports show dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty service members are detained or deported as the administration tightens immigration enforcement, reversing decades of bipartisan shielding. The AP investigation highlights disruptions to readiness and family stability amid ongoing security commitments.
The FAA has opened a safety review after Marine One, carrying the president, has had a momentary loss of separation with a commercial regional jet departing Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday afternoon. Both aircraft have landed safely; the NTSB is gathering information and considering an investigation.
A lawsuit alleges contaminated oysters from Gibsons Steakhouse & Bar contributed to a 44-year-old man’s cardiac arrest, prolonged coma, and permanent brain damage after he ate at the Oak Brook restaurant in 2025. The claim implicates two seafood suppliers and notes a history of health-code violations at Gibsons Chicago locations.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has made a brief port call at Laem Chabang, Thailand, allowing about 5,000 sailors and Marines to rest after a record, months-long deployment supporting US operations against Iran. Thai authorities are managing transport, security and restrictions in Pattaya while US officials deny widespread failures in shipboard conditions.
The United States has reduced two major joint military exercises with South Korea — cutting the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise from 11 days to five and suspending the Ssangyong marine drill — citing limited U.S. force availability tied to the war in Iran and presidential orders. Seoul and Washington are consulting on when to resume training while Pyongyang has launched ballistic missiles in response.
A Marine veteran, Jeanine John Taele, 38, is undergoing psychiatric evaluation and has been referred to a Hollywood mental health court. Police found a loaded pistol, a badge reading “security protection agent,” and 200 notebooks with surveillance notes after Taele was arrested at Trump National Golf Course Los Angeles while a Trump event occurred nearby. He is not yet deemed fit to stand trial.
The US Army has used a high-energy laser system to track and destroy drones near the US–Mexico border. The operation occurred late August and involved Joint Task Force Southern Border and AeroVironment’s Locust Laser Weapon System, signaling a broader push to defend personnel and partners with layered counter-drone defenses.
Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, has died at his Los Angeles home. The Canadian-American actor was 85 and is remembered for defining Optimus Prime’s leadership with his distinctive, resonant voice. His family invites the public to remember his legacy by leading with compassion and strength.
The military has disabled advertising tracking on government devices, including iPhones, Androids, and Windows PCs, to curb location data used by adversaries. The moves come amid wider debate on data privacy and security in conflict zones.