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700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles amid ICE protests

US Immigration · California

700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles amid ICE protests

50% Center coverage: 515 sources

Roughly 500 Marines based out of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California have been mobilized to respond to the protests in Los Angeles, and will join the National Guard troops that were activated by President Donald Trump over the weekend without the consent of California’s governor or the city’s mayor.See the Story

Trump to Restore Names of Confederate Generals, Including Robert E. Lee, to Army Bases

Donald Trump · United States

Trump to Restore Names of Confederate Generals, Including Robert E. Lee, to Army Bases

52% Center coverage: 166 sources

President Trump announced Tuesday that he will restore the names of Fort Robert E. Lee and six other military bases honoring Confederate generals. “For a little breaking news, we are also going to be restoring the names to Fort Pickett, Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Rucker, Fort Polk, Fort AP Hill and Fort Robert E Lee,” Trump said in a speech at Fort Bragg in North Carolina marking the US Army’s 250th anniversary.See the Story

Military commander says 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel

California Politics · Los Angeles

Military commander says 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel

40% Center coverage: 127 sources

In Los Angeles, 200 Marines have been deployed to protect federal property amidst ongoing immigration protests. Major General Scott Sherman emphasized that the Marines will not enforce law, but will safeguard federal personnel. This comes as the 9th US Circuit Court blocked Trump's attempted takeover of National Guard control.See the Story

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Army hits recruiting goal four months ahead of schedule

3 of 59 Sources Lean Left

Low coverage from Left Sources

Army hits recruiting goal four months ahead of schedule

Golden Dome Dangers: How Trump’s Scheme Threatens to Make the US Less Safe

2 of 23 Sources Lean Right

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Golden Dome Dangers: How Trump’s Scheme Threatens to Make the US Less Safe

Marines detain first civilian in LA amid immigration raid protests

61% Center coverage: 93 sources

U.S. Marines temporarily detained a man after he walked onto the property of a federal building they were guarding in Los AngelesUS Politics · California See the Story

Tech Execs Enlist in Army Reserve for New Innovation Detachment

45% Center coverage: 9 sources

The U.S. Army Reserve is swearing in four new officers from Silicon Valley.Artificial Intelligence · United States See the Story

Air Force relieves commander of pilot training squadron

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Lt. Col. Brian Seymour was removed from command of the 71st Student Squadron on Thursday, June 12, the Air Force said, less than a month after he took over the unit. “Lt. Col. Brian Seymour was relieved from command of the 71st Student Squadron on 12 June 2025, due to a loss of confidence in his leadership ability,” a spokesperson for the 71st Flying Training Wing said in a statement to Task & Purpose on Friday. Seymour had only been in the comm…Air Force · Enid Read Article

The overlooked Army division that held off the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Nicknamed the “Bloody Bucket” by the Germans, the 28th Infantry Division played a major role during the Battle of the Bulge.Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Read Article

Most military families on base don't know their rights as tenants, survey finds

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

More than half of military families don’t know about their housing rights, official feedback systems or the offices set up to manage issues with their private housing landlords, a survey found. Two out of three respondents said that issues with military housing had affected their family’s quality of life, and almost half said they had paid out of pocket for repairs or improvements to their homes. The survey, conducted by the Military Housing Coa…United States · United States Read Article

Readers speak: CT military veteran worries of declaration of martial law

Coverage: 2 sources

Where was call to alert Washington D.C. National Guard, which provides mission ready personnel and units for active duty in armed services?See the Story

Marines Deployed Near LA Have Not Completed Training on Use of Force, Nonlethal Weapons

Coverage: 2 sources

The 700 Marines mobilized to the Los Angeles area on Monday have not yet completed pre-mission training as of Wednesday morning, with no clear picture yet as to whether they will be deployed on the ground, a U.S. Northern Command official confirmed to The Hill. The Marines “are still conducting pre-mission training and they have…Los Angeles, California · Los Angeles See the Story

Sailors who can’t deploy will be moved to empty jobs under Navy program

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A new Navy program would retain sailors who could be separated for medical issues by instead moving them to jobs that are now empty.United States · United States Read Article

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