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Veterans rushed the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., during a protest against President Donald Trump and the upcoming parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, prompting local authorities to arrest several people.

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The United States is shifting military resources, including ships, in the Middle East in response to Israel’s strikes on Iran and a possible retaliatory attack by Tehran, two U.S. officials said Friday. The Navy has directed the destroyer Thomas Hudner, which is capable of defending against ballistic missiles, to begin sailing from the western Mediterranean Sea toward the eastern Mediterranean and has directed a second destroyer to begin moving forward so it can be available if requested by the White House.

Castle wants Congress to investigate Angelina’s death and make sure that in the future, the Navy notifies families properly and promptly instead of relying on “unofficial sources like the media.” “The Navy’s failures threaten all families and the integrity of our military system,” Castle said. “Congress must reform these processes to prevent future tragedies, for the safety of all families.”

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WASHINGTON (AP) — American air defense systems and a Navy destroyer helped Israel shoot down incoming ballistic missiles Friday that Tehran launched in response to Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and top military leaders, U.S. officials said. The U.S. has both ground-based Patriot missile defense systems and Terminal High Altitude Air Defense systems in the Middle East capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, which Iran fired in multiple barrages in retaliation for Israel’s initial attack. A Navy destroyer in the eastern Mediterranean Sea also shot down Iranian missiles heading toward Israel, one official said.

A retired US Navy rear admiral blasted the US intelligence community for a 'disinformation' campaign in covering up alleged military sightings of UAPs. Tim Gallaudet said that the Navy "has a trove" of data on UAP from pilots and other personnel. Yet none of it has officially been released. Gallaudet called on the White House to share this information with the public and noted that he had just received reports from Navy members who had seen UAPs.

According to Israeli military correspondent Yoav Zitun, the United States is expected to take a supportive role in the ongoing campaign. While Washington may not initially engage in direct strikes, American logistical and intelligence support is believed to be already in motion. Should Israel's initial strike waves prove successful, U.S. military involvement may increase, potentially transitioning to joint operations against remaining strategic targets.

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said Trump overstepped his bounds in ordering the deployment of roughly 4,000 National Guard members to LA after protests erupted over the immigration crackdown. The order, which takes effect at noon Friday, applies only to the National Guard troops and not Marines who were also deployed to the city.

Update: Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran

The IDF has started  to attack dozens of Iranian nuclear sites. Warning sirens have been set off to get the public ready for potential Iranian counter attacks of ballistic missiles on Israel. Iran has not yet fired ballistic missiles, but has thousands of them.

The Navy is searching for a sailor from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln missing since late last month. Seaman Sergio Valoura, a culinary specialist, left the ship on May 30, according to a statement from the Naval Air Forces commander in San Diego. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2025-06-12/navy-sailor-missing-18103080.html Source - Stars and Stripes

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"You're an embarrassment to this country," Carbajal replied. "There's been bipartisan members of Congress that have called for your resignation. You should just get the hell out and let somebody competently lead this department."

The Army is reviewing how pro-President Donald Trump merchandise wound up being sold on one of its bases this week at a service-sponsored event orchestrated by the White House and the president's supporters.

Senile? But even Roberts acknowledged that the calls were not made “a day ago,” as Trump claimed. “This was June the 7th. Now, granted, this was on Saturday,” the Fox anchor said. “So Governor—over to you… It’s all about the receipts.” Newsom hit back in a brief response on X: “If only he had shown the right ones... Trump doesn’t even know what day it is.”

It's all about himself... Instead, what unfolded Tuesday at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, bore little resemblance to the customary visit from a president and defense secretary. There, President Donald Trump unleashed a speech laced with partisan invective, goading jeers from a crowd of soldiers positioned behind his podium -- blurring the long-standing and sacrosanct line between the military and partisan politics.

Wow! Cities and towns across the country are expecting to see “No Kings Day of Defiance” rallies on Saturday as part of a nationwide protest against the Trump administration.

WASHINGTON — The American military has authorized “the voluntary departure” of troops’ dependents from locations across the Middle East as tensions with Iran have risen, two U.S. officials said Wednesday. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2025-06-11/us-embassy-baghdad-nonessential-staff-leave-18089220.html Source - Stars and Stripes

The Navy fully integrated 14 rates into the billet-based advancement system that the sea service aims to bring service-wide. Sailors who are at least at an E-4 with the rates of aviation boatswain’s mate (launching and recovery equipment), aviation boatswain’s mate (fuel), aviation boatswain’s mate (aircraft handling), aviation structural mechanic-safety equipment, aviation ordnanceman, culinary specialist, damage controlman, electrician’s mate, interior communications electrician, gunner’s mate, gas turbine systems technician-mechanical, machinist’s mate, quartermaster and retail services specialist can enter the detailing marketplace in August, the first available month, according to a Navy fact sheet on the policy.

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