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The U.S. military killed 11 alleged Tren da Aragua members aboard a suspected drug boat originating from Venezuela in the southern Caribbean on Sept. 2. The move, announced by President Donald Trump during a press conference, marks a milestone in ...

Recently, the topic of the United States potentially reinstating the military draft has been prevalent in media and social platforms. The U.S. has maintained an all-volunteer military force since 1973, after the Vietnam War conscription ended. With the ...

The benefits of serving have never been more appealing, but the Pentagon needs a better approach to recruiting new talent.

Every other winter, the U.S. military gathers with allies on the Arctic for Operation Ice Camp as the warming region becomes increasingly accessible, raising concerns about borders and peace. At the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, a $37 million ...

SAN ANTONIO – Military City USA is more than just a proud nickname. San Antonio has deep roots in the country’s Armed Forces. But behind that pride is an alarming statistic. Data shows 22 veterans die by suicide every day. As mental health teams focus ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the Monitor because it sees good journalism as vital to ...

Deactivated bases in Panama, Puerto Rico, and potentially Ecuador are coming back to life as the U.S. military builds up forces in the region. By Nicholas Slayton Published Nov 14, 2025 4:41 PM EST In the near future, U.S. troops could once again be based ...

Although the Trump Administration in Washington, DC has not yet made the decision to do so, it now has enough military assets in place to launch an air campaign against Venezuela. Most recently, the White House ordered the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the Monitor because it sees good journalism as vital to ...