Navy Times

Competing with Dick Bong to be WWII’s top ace this pilot met a fateful end Thomas McGuire Jr. was chasing Dick Bong's record when his life was cut short several months before war's end.

Thomas McGuire Jr. was chasing Dick Bong's record when his life was cut short several months before war's end.

US, Israel launch ‘major combat operations’ in Iran Discussing the potential of American casualties, Trump said "that often happens in war."

Discussing the potential of American casualties, Trump said "that often happens in war."

US military uses laser to take down CBP drone, lawmakers say The case of mistaken identity prompted the FAA to close additional airspace around Fort Hancock, about 50 miles southeast of El Paso.

The case of mistaken identity prompted the FAA to close additional airspace around Fort Hancock, about 50 miles southeast of El Paso.

VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule A policy requiring VA medical examiners to include effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expected to be formally rescinded on Feb. 27.

A policy requiring VA medical examiners to include effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expected to be formally rescinded on Feb. 27.

Army helicopter pilot wounded during Maduro raid receives Medal of Honor during State of the Union Trump credited Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover for serving as the flight lead aboard the first Chinook helicopter to approach Maduro’s compound.

Trump credited Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover for serving as the flight lead aboard the first Chinook helicopter to approach Maduro’s compound.

Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Kelly’s punishment for unlawful orders video Hegseth is appealing a judge’s order that blocks him from punishing Kelly for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.

Hegseth is appealing a judge’s order that blocks him from punishing Kelly for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.

Trump presents Medal of Honor to 100-year-old Korean War veteran during State of the Union “Tonight, at 100 years old, this brave Navy captain is finally getting the recognition he deserves,” Trump said, prompting a standing ovation.

“Tonight, at 100 years old, this brave Navy captain is finally getting the recognition he deserves,” Trump said, prompting a standing ovation.

Navy fires commanding officer of USS Truxtun following collision with supply ship The USS Truxtun collided with the USNS Supply nearly two weeks ago during a replenishment-at-sea.

The USS Truxtun collided with the USNS Supply nearly two weeks ago during a replenishment-at-sea.

Navy may shorten some at-sea tours to aid retention While retention remains high, with the service hitting more than 99% of its re-up goals last year, the Navy is still battling gaps in key billets.

While retention remains high, with the service hitting more than 99% of its re-up goals last year, the Navy is still battling gaps in key billets.

Veterans aren’t campaign props — Congress must start acting like it Opinion: "We hear endless speeches praising our service. But respect without action is meaningless," argues DAV National Adjutant and CEO Barry Jesinoski.

Opinion: "We hear endless speeches praising our service. But respect without action is meaningless," argues DAV National Adjutant and CEO Barry Jesinoski.

Danish military evacuates US submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland The U.S. crew member was retrieved from the submarine about 8 miles off the coast of Nuuk, Greenland, by a Danish Seahawk helicopter.

The U.S. crew member was retrieved from the submarine about 8 miles off the coast of Nuuk, Greenland, by a Danish Seahawk helicopter.

How commercial drones make the Pentagon’s ‘Blue UAS Select’ list For an off-the-shelf drone to be added to the Blue UAS list, it must pass rigorous testing and cyber security evaluations.

For an off-the-shelf drone to be added to the Blue UAS list, it must pass rigorous testing and cyber security evaluations.

US Navy taps Fincantieri to build Marine Corps landing vessels The Navy is seeking a Vessel Construction Manager as an intermediary between the sea service and shipyards when building additional Medium Landing Ships.

The Navy is seeking a Vessel Construction Manager as an intermediary between the sea service and shipyards when building additional Medium Landing Ships.

Navy seeks new anti-radar missile compatible with F-18, F-35 aircraft The Navy is seeking a next-gen missile, compatible with F/A-18E/F, EA-18G and F-35 aircraft, for knocking out modern radar systems.

The Navy is seeking a next-gen missile, compatible with F/A-18E/F, EA-18G and F-35 aircraft, for knocking out modern radar systems.

The Medal of Honor recipient who became a ‘One-Man Regiment of Iwo Jima’ Pinned down and with casualties mounting, Pvt. Wilson Watson took matters into his own hands to savagely take out enemy entrenchments.

Pinned down and with casualties mounting, Pvt. Wilson Watson took matters into his own hands to savagely take out enemy entrenchments.

US to send more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China’s alarm The addition of missile launchers comes as treaty allies condemned what they called China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

The addition of missile launchers comes as treaty allies condemned what they called China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

How chocolate became one of the US military’s most important WWII rations In 1937, the Army approached the Hershey Company with a blunt request: Create a high-calorie chocolate bar that's intentionally unpleasant.

In 1937, the Army approached the Hershey Company with a blunt request: Create a high-calorie chocolate bar that's intentionally unpleasant.

USS Gerald Ford the second aircraft carrier sent to Middle East: Report The USS Gerald Ford set out on deployment in late June 2025, which means the crew will have been deployed for eight months in two weeks time.

The USS Gerald Ford set out on deployment in late June 2025, which means the crew will have been deployed for eight months in two weeks time.

‘You are always in my heart’: A look at love letters from World War II For Valentine’s Day, Military Times delved into love letters that helped U.S. troops and their families through the dark days of World War II.

For Valentine’s Day, Military Times delved into love letters that helped U.S. troops and their families through the dark days of World War II.

Fincantieri predicts strong growth despite ding to US warship business By 2035, revenue will double, reaching €18 billion, the firm said.

By 2035, revenue will double, reaching €18 billion, the firm said.

Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace: Report The confusing arc of events began as the FAA announced it was shutting down all flight traffic over the city on the U.S.-Mexico border for 10 days.

The confusing arc of events began as the FAA announced it was shutting down all flight traffic over the city on the U.S.-Mexico border for 10 days.

Louisiana National Guardsman leaves M4 carbine in Bourbon Street bathroom A whole bouquet of oopsie daisies.

A whole bouquet of oopsie daisies.

Marine declared lost at sea after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima Rescue efforts for Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, were suspended on Feb. 10, three days after the Marine went overboard in the Caribbean Sea.

Rescue efforts for Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, were suspended on Feb. 10, three days after the Marine went overboard in the Caribbean Sea.

Mexican cartel drones breach US airspace, prompt El Paso airport closure “The Department of War took action to disable the drones,” an administration official told Military Times.

“The Department of War took action to disable the drones,” an administration official told Military Times.

US Marine Corps advances plans for drone wingman The Marine Corps released its 2026 Aviation Plan on Tuesday, outlining its strategy to maintain and develop its aviation fleets.

The Marine Corps released its 2026 Aviation Plan on Tuesday, outlining its strategy to maintain and develop its aviation fleets.

US, European navies push Lego-like modularity to boost ships’ combat punch Containerized forces packages, when executed well, are a flexible way to bring new capabilities to sea quickly, service chiefs said in Paris.

Containerized forces packages, when executed well, are a flexible way to bring new capabilities to sea quickly, service chiefs said in Paris.

The corpsman who gave all on ‘Bunker Hill’ in Korea Ted Benfold saved wounded Marines by desperate means in Korea.

Ted Benfold saved wounded Marines by desperate means in Korea.

VA ends nearly all abortion procedures at medical centers The Department of Veterans Affairs has returned to a pre-2022 policy that requires patients seeking the procedure to go outside the department for care.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has returned to a pre-2022 policy that requires patients seeking the procedure to go outside the department for care.

Flags honoring Danish troops at US embassy reinstalled after outcry Flags honoring Danish veterans killed in Afghanistan had been removed by staff at the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, sparking public outcry.

Flags honoring Danish veterans killed in Afghanistan had been removed by staff at the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, sparking public outcry.

Rubio to warn of military action if Venezuela strays from US goals Though Rubio said the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela, he noted the administration would not rule out additional military force if needed.

Though Rubio said the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela, he noted the administration would not rule out additional military force if needed.