Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Takes Firmer Stance With Trump Administration Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has recently been taking a firmer stance with the U.S., defying pressures where other...
Arming The Cartels: Where Mexico’s Criminal Organizations Get Their Weapons This article examines where Mexican cartels obtain weapons, including U.S. civilian markets, international manufacturers...
Trump Encourages Latin American Leaders to Use Military Action to Help US Fight Cartels “The only way to defeat these enemies is by unleashing the power of our militaries," Trump said.
After El Mencho's Death, CJNG Unleashes Hell: What It Means for U.S. Security Cartel boss El Mencho’s death triggered violent CJNG reprisals across Mexico. Experts warn the unfolding power struggle could...
US Veteran-Led Org Helped Evacuate People From Mexican Cartel Violence "Our team immediately shifted into support mode for Americans," the organization's CEO told Military.com.
25 Mexican National Guard Troops Killed in Jalisco After Cartel Leader’s Capture, Official Says Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch says 25 members of the National Guard were killed in Jalisco in six separate...
Mexico and El Salvador Make Big Cocaine Seizures at Sea as US Continues Lethal Strikes El Salvador and Mexico have reported major cocaine seizures at sea this week, as U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats leave...
2 Mexican Navy Ships Laden With Humanitarian Aid Dock in Cuba as US Blockade Sparks Energy Crisis Mexico is sending two Navy ships with humanitarian aid to Cuba as tighter U.S. pressure worsens the island’s energy crisis.
'Caught By Surprise': El Paso Officials Criticize Feds For Airspace Closure “Our constituents deserve a clearer understanding of what happened," El Paso official Chris Canales told Military.com.
Pentagon-FAA Dispute Over Lasers to Thwart Cartel Drones Led to Airspace Closure The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in...
Which Americans Will Be Automatically Registered for Military Draft, and When? Last year's defense bill passed by Congress paved the way for the new automatic registration process.
A VA Clinic Gave Veterans GLP-1s for Weight Loss. A Year Later, Everything Improved Researchers tracked 201 veterans prescribed semaglutide, the drug sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy. After one...
WWII Veteran Who Lied About His Age to Serve Takes Honor Flight Joining the military at 16 to serve in World War II to service in Korea and Vietnam, humble Al Duran has lived quite a life.
Disabled Veterans Charged Up to $20K to File VA Benefits Claims: Lawsuit The company being sued told Military.com it doesn't charge for VA claims. Plaintiffs disagree, citing purported deceptive...
3 Big PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What Service Members Need to Know Before Peak Season. In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...
![](http://images05.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2026-03/apnewsroom_pictures_of_the_week_latin_america_and_caribbean_photo_gallery_91458.jpg?itok=etq4hVSa "A soldier stands guard by a charred vehicle after it was set on fire, in Cointzio, Michoacán state, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, following the death of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho." (AP Photo/Armando Solis)")
![National Guards patrol the area outside the morgue where the bodies of fellow guardsmen killed in attacks lie in Guadalajara, Mexico, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, two days after the Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho." (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)](http://images05.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2026-02/ap26056083276151.jpg?itok=oSbIWXGu "National Guards patrol the area outside the morgue where the bodies of fellow guardsmen killed in attacks lie in Guadalajara, Mexico, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, two days after the Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho." (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)")
![Cars cross the "Paso del Norte" International Bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026, on the border with El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Christian Chavez)](http://images01.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2026-02/ap26042599784043.jpg?itok=0rMeJezl "Cars cross the "Paso del Norte" International Bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026, on the border with El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Christian Chavez)")
![APTOPIX Mexico US Border](http://images03.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2026-02/ApNewsroom_APTOPIX_Mexico_US_Border_24695.jpg?itok=wyMJ5Hl3 "Cars cross the "Paso del Norte" International Bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border between Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, bottom, and El Paso, Texas, top, Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Christian Chavez)")
