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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Talk of a potential U.S. military draft has resurfaced in recent months, fueled by global instability, recruitment shortfalls, and rising tensions with major powers. There’s been a surge of ...

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 ...

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 ...

The U.S. armed services have long sought to preserve the tradition of a nonpartisan military. News analysis The U.S. armed services have long sought to preserve the tradition of a nonpartisan military ...

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 ...

In the wake of Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s military and political leadership faced the grim reality that its Soviet-inherited defense industrial base was riddled with corruption, ...

San Antonio has been known for its military connection for decades. The city’s longstanding connection with the Armed Forces — a military presence in the city can be traced back to the 1700s — earned ...