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Clearing the shadow: Celebrated American Col. David ‘Mickey’ Marcus’s true contribution to the IDF

David “Mickey” Marcus (nom de guerre – Mickey Stone) was a rare Jewish graduate of America’s prestigious West Point Military Academy, and served in the US Army during World War II.

IDF CONVOY of supplies on the Burma Road to Jerusalem during the War of Independence, June 14, 1948.
A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster based out of March Air Force Base is displayed during the America's Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on September 25, 2026 in San Diego, CA; Illustrative.

Ten US military aircraft arrive in Israel as Americans warn of 'short, focused' Iran war - report

Two US Air Force A-10 Warthog aircraft patrol the skies over the Middle East, October 24, 2026; Illustrative.

Iran-backed militias in Iraq accuse US of violating airspace, as threats grow - analysis

A sailor handles munitions on the flight deck of the USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea, September 13, 2026.

Now-ousted US general warned of defense munition shortage months before Iran war - report


No plans for US troops to be deployed to polling places during midterm elections, top general says

In a letter to US Senator Elissa Slotkin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine said election administration and security remain the responsibility of state and local officials.

 American soldiers salute as the national anthem plays during the opening ceremonies of Salaknib, the annual bilateral exercise between Philippine and U.S. Army, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 13, 2023.

Pentagon covertly puts conservative military influencers into US government positions - report

The records further showed that several of the retired officers are employed in the office of Defense Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata.

In an aerial view, the Pentagon, headquarters for the United States Defense Department is seen on August 13, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.

Relocation of US arms from Europe may expose vulnerabilities in US global military posture - report

Some officials described the situation as “beyond critical,” with arms moved to the Middle East from stockpiles in Europe and Asia creating shortages that could take years to replenish.

Members of the US Army 7th Army Training Command stand among fixed-wing reconnaissance drones during the Saber Junction 26 combined military exercise at the US Army Joint Multinational Readiness Center on August 26, 2026, near Hohenfels, Germany.

US Navy sailor who jumped from USS Abraham Lincoln faces disciplinary action - report

A 19-year-old US Navy sailor faces disciplinary action after jumping from the USS Abraham Lincoln, as his wife says his requests for mental health care and paternity leave were ignored.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts US blockade operations related to the Strait of Hormuz on April 16, 2026.

An anti-Western axis is stretching America thin, from Ukraine to Iran - analysis

Is a multifront crisis pushing Washington toward a deal with Iran?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People state building in Beijing in May.
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Marine One helicopter crew failed to reach air traffic control before safety incident, report says

The incident was tied to communication problems that have emerged since Marine One helicopter flights were moved off the White House south lawn in May.

Marine One carrying US President Donald Trump arrives at the Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, US, August 4, 2026.

Iranian attacks caused billions in damages to US intelligence sites and hardware - report

Some of the intelligence-linked sites hit throughout the war include a Riyadh CIA station, a site in eastern Iraq, and other radar and surveillance equipment throughout the region, NBC reported.

FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026.

USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand after record-setting deployment, Thai official says

The Lincoln, which left the Middle East on Saturday, has not made a port call in more ⁠than 200 days, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.

The US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 3, 2026.

CENTCOM establishes multinational drone task force

Falcon Strike aims to integrated unmanned systems not only in the air but also on and below the sea.

LUCAS drone (illustrative).

US support for Iran war falls to 31% as Trump approval remains at record low- poll

Support for the conflict has remained below 40% since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally for U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US, August 21, 2026.