APRIL 11, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum yesterday announcing the cutting of $5.1 billion in wasteful Defense Department contracts. "That's with a 'B'; $5.1 billion in DOD contracts for ancillary things like consulting and other nonessential services," Hegseth said while recording a video of the announcement from his office. The memo lists some … [Read more...]
Submarine Tender Returns to Guam
APRIL 10, 2025 – The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) returned to its homeport in Apra Harbor, Guam, April 9th, 2025. Emory S. Land’s arrival marked the completion of its expeditionary submarine tender deployment, which began May 17th, 2024. Emory S. Land conducted 17 port calls in the Indo-Pacific region over 11 months, strengthening relations with many allies and … [Read more...]
Space Force, NGA Leaders Discuss Power of Collaboration
APRIL 10, 2025 - U.S. Space Force Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Mike Guetlein and U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency director, took part in a fireside chat moderated by Tanya Pemberton, Aerospace Corporation executive vice president, in Colorado Springs, April 8. The discussion was part of the 40th Space Symposium, held by the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Seizes $510 Million of Illegal Narcotics
APRIL 10, 2025 – The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded more than 44,550 pounds of cocaine and 3,880 pounds of marijuana valued at approximately $509.9 million in Port Everglades, Wednesday. This patrol resulted in 11 interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and the detainment of 34 suspected drug traffickers who were transferred ashore to face federal … [Read more...]
Changing Operational Demands Requires Acquisition Changes
Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict Colby C. Jenkins and Commander of United States Special Operations Command U.S. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton testify at a House Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on U.S. Special Operations Forces and Command’s challenges and resource priorities for Fiscal Year 2026, at … [Read more...]