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Basic Combat Training, also known as “boot camp,” is the process in transforming civilian volunteers into Soldiers. Over 10 weeks, trainees will go through four phases that cover Army core values, physical training, first aid, hand grenades, obstacle course, basic rifle marksmanship, navigation, and three separate field exercises. Basic training produces Soldiers that are disciplined, resilient, physically fit and competent in their basic skills who can successfully contribute as members of a team when they arrive at their first unit of assignment. (US Army photo by Robin Hicks)

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Starting in December, the U.S. Government Will Automatically Sign Up Your Son for the Draft. No One Has to Ask Permission

Beginning December 2026, eligible men will be automatically registered for Selective Service. The self-registration requirement will end, shifting responsibility from the individual to the...

Harrison KassApril 9, 2026

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Wasp-Class: How the U.S. Marines Would Invade Any Enemy Coastline or Island

Why the Wasp-Class Is A Truly Powerhouse Assault Ship for the U.S. Military: Ship-to-shore attack is the core mission of the famous U.S. Marine...

Kris OsbornApril 8, 2026

The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Strait of Hormuz.

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A U.S. Military Invasion of Kharg Island Won’t Reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That’s the Trap

Kharg Island Is 400 Miles From the Strait. Taking It Won’t Open Hormuz. Trump May Try Anyway. Given President Donald J. Trump’s recent, increasingly...

Brandon WeichertApril 7, 2026

(Jan. 10, 2025) Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Anderson, of Severna Park, Md., waits for launch in an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 10, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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F-35 Stealth Fighter Haters Now Have New ‘Ammo’. But It Still Doesn’t Change the Fact That This Plane Dominates Everything

F-35 Crashed In The Nevada Desert, Pilot Safely Ejected. That Doesn’t Mean This Stealth Fighter Is a Failure On Tuesday, about noon, a U.S....

Steve BalestrieriApril 2, 2026

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Aug. 3, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), the second America-class amphibious assault ship, transits toward Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Aug. 3, 2020. Tripoli commissioned July 15 and is en route to homeport in San Diego. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is the forward, ready, irreplaceable U.S. sea power platform in the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

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2,000 Marines, 20 F-35s, and the ‘Mini Aircraft Carrier’ USS Tripoli — The Pentagon’s Toolkit to Invade Iran’s Kharg Island

The Kharg Island Scenario: How the U.S.Marine Coprs Will Fight the Next War Future amphibious assaults will likely look nothing like the famous World...

Kris OsbornMarch 24, 2026

210911-N-OP825-1213 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2021) Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) man the rails on the ship's flight deck as the ship prepares to pull into San Francisco in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW), Sept. 11, 2021. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of San Francisco and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erica Higa /Released)

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USS Tripoli and 2,200 Marines Are Headed to Iran — Joining a War That Is Already Costing America $1 Billion a Day

The Tripoli Transit: 2,200 Marines and F-35Bs Move Toward the Middle East A United States warship has been spotted appearing to head towards the...

Stephen SilverMarch 21, 2026

U.S. Army Capt. Valerie Nostrant, assigned to 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, low crawls under barbed wire during the obstacle course portion of a spur ride at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Dec. 14, 2021. The purpose of this spur ride is to integrate new paratroopers into the Airborne Cavalry and build esprit de corps within the squadron, focused on Cavalry heritage. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)

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6 Million More Veterans Now Qualify for Tax-Free ABLE Accounts in 2026 — Most Don’t Know They’re Eligible

The 2026 expansion of the ABLE Act represents a massive shift in financial security for the veteran community. By raising the disability onset age,...

Steve BalestrieriMarch 20, 2026

M1 Abrams. Image Credit: Creative Commons.

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Boots on the Ground in Iran: One Way to Keep the Strait of Hormuz Open

Dr. Brent M. Eastwood, a former U.S. Army Infantry officer and national security analyst, evaluates the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz as...

Brent M. EastwoodMarch 13, 2026

Thirteen U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), are staged aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of routine training in the eastern Pacific, Oct. 8, 2019. Integrating 3rd MAW’s combat power and capabilities while conducting realistic training is essential to generate readiness and lethality in our units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

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Mini Aircraft Carrier: The U.S. Navy’s America-Class Amphibious Assault Ships Won’t Be Denied

Caleb Larson, a veteran defense reporter and national security analyst, evaluates the strategic evolution of the America-class (LHA-6) amphibious assault ships. While the initial...

Caleb LarsonMarch 13, 2026

SAN DIEGO, Ca. (Nov. 4, 2025) - The Medal of Honor awarded to Capt. Jacklyn Harold "Jack" Lucas, a U.S. Marine who became the youngest recipient of the distinction at age 17 during World War II, is displayed aboard the ship that received his namesake, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125). Jack H. Lucas is the first Flight III warship in the U.S. Navy, marking a significant evolution in surface force combatant capabilities. The mission of Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet is to man, train, and equip the Surface Force to provide fleet commanders with credible naval power to control the sea and project power ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara L. Eshleman)

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Beyond Brave: A 20-Year-Old Sacrificed His Life and Became the First Black Marine Medal of Honor Recipient

Summary and Key Points: Pfc. James Anderson Jr., a Compton native, became the first Black Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for heroism...

Stephen SilverFebruary 17, 2026

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Starting in December, the U.S. Government Will Automatically Sign Up Your Son for the Draft. No One Has to Ask Permission

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

Wasp-Class: How the U.S. Marines Would Invade Any Enemy Coastline or Island

The Embassy

A U.S. Military Invasion of Kharg Island Won’t Reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That’s the Trap

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

F-35 Stealth Fighter Haters Now Have New ‘Ammo’. But It Still Doesn’t Change the Fact That This Plane Dominates Everything

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2,000 Marines, 20 F-35s, and the ‘Mini Aircraft Carrier’ USS Tripoli — The Pentagon’s Toolkit to Invade Iran’s Kharg Island

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

USS Tripoli and 2,200 Marines Are Headed to Iran — Joining a War That Is Already Costing America $1 Billion a Day

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6 Million More Veterans Now Qualify for Tax-Free ABLE Accounts in 2026 — Most Don’t Know They’re Eligible

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

Boots on the Ground in Iran: One Way to Keep the Strait of Hormuz Open

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

Mini Aircraft Carrier: The U.S. Navy’s America-Class Amphibious Assault Ships Won’t Be Denied

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

Beyond Brave: A 20-Year-Old Sacrificed His Life and Became the First Black Marine Medal of Honor Recipient

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