OCTOBER 1, 2025 - The War Department will focus on lethality and merit, not on political correctness and diversity, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke yesterday to an audience of hundreds of generals, admirals and senior enlisted personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. "Real toxic leadership is endangering subordinates with low standards. Real toxic … [Read more...]
Unfit, Undertrained Troops No Longer Tolerated
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivers remarks during a War Department Address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 30, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiko Bongolan) SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - Physical fitness and combat training standards will be raised, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke today to an audience of hundreds of generals, … [Read more...]
Army Gets Better GPS System
SEPTERMBER 30, 2025 - Fielding of the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing System (MAPS) GEN II hardware is underway across the Army to provide increased operational effectiveness with advanced positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems. MAPS GEN II is the next-generation PNT system used to provide highly accurate and resilient PNT data to Army vehicles, … [Read more...]
Space Force Releases Human Performance and Readiness Manual
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - The U.S. Space Force released its first Space Force Manual 36-2905, Human Performance and Readiness, which establishes clear, mission-focused standards to optimize Guardian fitness and readiness. All Guardians are now required to complete a Human Performance Assessment once a year if they are enrolled in the Continuous Fitness Assessment Personalized … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Suspends Searches for Two Men
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – The Coast Guard suspended two separate searches at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday for two missing men offshore Kauai. Missing are Kyle Barrett, 37, who was last seen at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday near the entrance to the Queen’s Bath trailhead, and Bryson Higashi, 44, who was last seen at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Hanalei area. While these cases are not … [Read more...]