A GAO report warns that the Navy’s shipyard modernization program could cost more than $200 billion over 50 years while lacking regular reviews needed to keep infrastructure plans aligned with future fleet requirements.
The Houthi seizure of Perim Island has brought the group closer to Camp Lemonnier, renewing warnings about missile and drone threats while analysts call for a more distributed American military network across East Africa.
Water service began returning at Camp Humphreys after a widespread outage prompted emergency tanks and distribution sites, though some residents still reported dry taps while the installation’s system continued repressurizing.
The new USO center gives troops at a remote Somalia outpost pancakes, games and recreation, even as American forces train to reinforce the installation and AFRICOM increases airstrikes against al-Shabab.
A canopy mounted camera captured a Thunderbird pilot’s escape, parachute deployment and the F-16’s fiery impact within seconds. Investigators blamed an engine flaw while clearing the pilot and maintenance crews of responsibility.
NATO’s top commander says Washington will retain critical but more limited alliance capabilities while Europeans assume greater responsibility, amid intelligence sharing over suspected Russian linked incidents and a force review affecting about 80,000 U.S. troops in Europe.
The Pentagon says 19 service members have died and just over 830 have been wounded since the Iran war began, but disputed classifications, delayed reporting, and additional regional deaths have intensified demands for a clearer accounting.
USS Chafee’s refueling of Seahawk marked another step toward sustaining Navy drones at sea, while DARPA works to reduce the risks created when sailors must board unmanned vessels during potentially dangerous conditions.