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U.S. Air Force VIP fleet being repainted in Trump's preferred palette, sources say

The Kennedy-era robin's egg blue that's currently on the planes is being updated to navy, red and gold.

• Feb 17

Why is the U.S. government exploring using high-energy lasers near the border?

The FAA imposed a surprise flight ban over El Paso earlier this week amid disagreements within the U.S. government over the use of a high-energy laser against drones at the border.

• Feb 13

Second U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.

• Feb 13

Marine declared dead after falling overboard in Caribbean

Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah died at the age of 21 after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima, the Marine Corps said.

• Feb 12

2 Navy ships collide in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in minor injuries

A U.S. destroyer and a supply ship collided Wednesday during a replenishment at sea.

• Feb 12

Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say

Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.

• Feb 11

El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones, officials say

The Federal Aviation Administration changed course and said flights would resume after halting all air traffic into and out of El Paso.

• Feb 11

NATO to shift 2 commands from U.S. to European leadership

Two NATO Joint Force Commands led by U.S. officers will transition to be European-led in an apparent answer to President Trump's calls for Europe to contribute more to its defense.

• Feb 10

U.S. and Russia agree to resume military-to-military communication

The U.S. on Thursday announced the resumption of dialogue with Russia's military, which had been suspended since 2021.

• Feb 5

Last arms control treaty limiting U.S., Russian nuclear weapons expires

The last remaining nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia has expired, ending decades of arms control between the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals.

• Feb 5

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier, military says

U.S. Central Command said the drone "aggressively" approached the USS Abraham Lincoln as it was crossing through the Arabian Sea.

• Feb 3

Sens. Shaheen, Collins urge Pentagon not to sideline Havana Syndrome research

Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Susan Collins of Maine sent Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a letter warning against any changes that could affect victims' care.

• Feb 3

Troop deployments to U.S. cities cost nearly half a billion dollars in 2025

The Congressional Budget Office estimated deployments in 2025 to the cities of Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Portland, and Chicago cost nearly half a billion dollars.

• Jan 29

Trump says "armada" of warships is headed toward Iran "just in case"

President Trump indicated he's watching the Iranian regime's response to massive protests that began late last month.

• Jan 23

Jet donated by Qatar could start serving as Trump's new Air Force One this summer

President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.

• Jan 22

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