A Warming Arctic Heats Up US-Russian Military Rivalry "With Arctic warming continuing, the Arctic Ocean and its periphery is emerging as a theater of Russian/American rivalry."
Polar Geopolitics: The Scramble to Control the Arctic The prospect of the Arctic Ocean emerging as a theater of military rivalry will create new challenges for the U.S. and NATO.
The Marine Corps' Next Cold-Weather Garments Will Be Flame-Resistant The Marine Corps wants flame-resistant gear for Marines serving in cold climates as more troops deploy to the Arctic.
Greenland Air Base Unharmed by Apparent Meteor Explosion Thule Air Base in Greenland is operating normally after reports that a possible meteorite exploded in the air above it.
Lawmakers Want to Know if US Troops Are Ready for Arctic Warfare Lawmakers want Mattis to submit a report to Congress on whether the U.S. military service have the equipment and training...
Coast Guard to Publish RFP for First Heavy Icebreaker in 40 Years Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft said the service now has the backing of Congress and the White House.
Op-Ed: Russia, China and the Geopolitics of the Northeast Passage The disappearance of the ice pack has made Arctic passages potentially viable alternatives to existing routes.
How Marines Took an Airfield in the Philippines in a Show Against China On April 30, three combined littoral reconnaissance teams made up of roughly 30 U.S. and Philippine Marines each, flown by...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Air Force Pilot Who Died After Aircraft Ejection Seat Misfire Identified by the Service Capt. John Robertson, an instructor pilot from the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, was injured...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...