Finally, Some Good News: Navy’s Stealth Destroyer Almost Ready for Combat

Andrew Stiles
March 30, 2020 4:20 PM

Originally commissioned in 2016, the Zumwalt has been described as "the largest and most technologically advanced surface combatant in the world," featuring "the latest war fighting technology and weaponry available." Its imminent entry into the U.S. fleet is great news for fans of American military supremacy and bad news for the enemies of freedom.

White House Preparing to Call On Military to Boost Coronavirus Medical Response

Reuters
March 17, 2020 5:22 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House is in talks with the Pentagon about how the military can be deployed to deal with the fast-moving coronavirus, U.S. officials said on Tuesday, including setting up field hospitals in states with a surge in cases.

In Wake of Terror Attack, New Legislation Would Tighten Security Screening for Foreign Military Students

Florida State Troopers block traffic over the Bayou Grande Bridge leading to the Pensacola Naval Air Station

Adam Kredo
March 5, 2020 6:00 AM

New legislation being considered by Congress would significantly tighten security screening for foreign military students who travel to the United States on exchange programs, according to a copy of that legislation previewed by the Washington Free Beacon.

Trump Honors Conan the Heroic Dog and ‘Ultimate Fighter’

Paul Crookston
November 25, 2019 3:00 PM

President Donald Trump on Monday addressed members of the Special Forces team that raided ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's compound, but only one team member could show his snout to the press.

U.S. Navy Chief Fired Over Handling of SEAL Saga Involving Trump

Reuters
November 25, 2019 9:07 AM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired the Navy's top civilian on Sunday over his handling of the case of a Navy SEAL who was convicted of battlefield misconduct in Iraq and later won the support of President Donald Trump.

Warren Says More Americans Should Serve in Military, Supports Military Budget Cuts

Warren in September: 'If the question is do I think we should cut the military budget, the answer's yes'

Collin Anderson
November 21, 2019 12:02 AM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) on Wednesday called for more Americans to serve in the military despite her support for military budget cuts.

U.S. Deploys Additional Troops to Middle East to Counter Iran

Adam Kredo
November 19, 2019 2:40 PM

The Trump administration informed Congress on Tuesday that it has deployed 3,000 additional troops to the Middle East to help combat the growing threat posed by Iran.

Iran Thinks Brazen Escalation Can Work

Opinion: Only American military action can halt Iran's aggression

Aaron Kliegman
September 24, 2019 12:35 PM

Iran is playing this game of chicken because it believes Washington does not have the will to out-escalate it.

Gertz: China Trying to Stop Trump Reelection, Dominate Militarily

Attempts to make China a 'benign, free-market, open system' have 'utterly failed'

Washington Free Beacon Staff
September 6, 2019 10:20 PM

Washington Free Beacon senior editor Bill Gertz said Friday that China is attacking America ahead of the 2020 election because it wants "a different president."

The Coming Middle Eastern Storm

The next war between Israel and Hezbollah will be a region-wide fight, with Iraq playing a key role

Aaron Kliegman
August 2, 2019 11:50 AM

The greatest danger is that the Israeli-Iranian conflict spills into Lebanon, triggering another war between Israel and Hezbollah.