Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth poses for a photo with Conor McGregor at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 17, 2025. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) MARCH 18, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor today in the Pentagon. The two discussed, among other things, how the U.S. and Ireland are … [Read more...]
Air Force Creates Task Force to Remove DEI
MARCH 18, 2025 - The Department of the Air Force announced its validation plan in response to the Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force established following the release of the Secretary of Defense guidance memo, “Restoring America’s Fighting Force” on Jan. 29, 2025. The Task Force requires military departments to validate the execution of all Presidentially directed … [Read more...]
250 Years of History, One Time-Honored Tradition
MARCH 18, 2025 – Marine Barracks Washington is proud to announce the upcoming 2025 Parade Season, continuing a tradition of excellence in military drill and ceremony dating back to the first Evening Parade on July 5, 1957. As the “Oldest Post of the Corps”, 8th & I upholds the distinction of “First on foot, and right on the line,” a privilege granted by the Secretary of the … [Read more...]
U.S. Punches Back at Houthi Terrorists in Yemen
MARCH 18, 2025 - In the Red Sea, Iran-backed Houthi terrorists have been for years attacking U.S. ships and other nations, disrupting legal commerce for all seafaring nations. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said today during his first public briefing at the Pentagon that the U.S. Central Command, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, launched a series of … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: DeVore Jr.
MARCH 17, 2025 - When Army Spc. 4th Class Edward Allen DeVore Jr.'s company was attacked in the jungles of Vietnam, he did everything in his power to beat the enemy back. After a squadron of soldiers were pinned down, DeVore gave his life to ensure they could get to safety. For his selfless actions, he received a posthumous Medal of Honor. DeVore was born June 15, 1947, in … [Read more...]