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US-built Gaza pier could start operating in next few days Improved sea conditions will allow the U.S. Army to anchor a causeway onto the beach this week, Pentagon officials said. The USS Carney, salty and battle-tested, is back in the United States The warship Carney has wrapped up its unprecedented cruise in the Middle East, where it battled Iran-backed Houthi rebel barrages on a near-daily basis. Featured House lawmakers cut back public hearings on annual defense bill Mother of soldier being held in Russia believes he was lured there All the Houthi-US Navy incidents in the Middle East (that we know of) Latest USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams suffers soft grounding in West Africa The incident occurred shortly after the ship departed Libreville, Gabon. Navy seeks to develop reusable menstrual underwear for women sailors The project reflects the latest move to help women servicemembers deal with the so-called "Pink Tax." Navy ship ran aground when officer went to dinner, investigation finds A summary of an investigation found a loss of situational awareness and poor procedural compliance led to the grounding. Navy IDs sailor who died during Middle East deployment Chief Hospital Corpsman Daniel D. McCracken died during a non-combat related incident on May 6. EDITOR’S PICKS Opinion Improving how service members build wealth With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security. US troops put new Philippine military sites to test in Balikatan drill Some of the newest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites got a workout in the Philippines during the bilateral Balikatan exercise this month. Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House plan House lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military’s pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay. What has the AUKUS alliance accomplished in the last year? Training uniformed personnel is just one piece of a flurry of industrial, legislative and acquisition activity that’s taken place. In other news US Navy’s submarine fleet is too small. Here’s how selling some may help. The U.S. Navy’s fleet includes 49 attack submarines, despite a formal requirement for 66. It’s also facing crewing and maintenance problems. Disinformation creates ‘precarious year for democracy,’ experts warn Paws with a cause: Puppies train to help veterans manage mental health Watchdog blasts VA for errors leading to $11M in improper bonuses Aid on its way to US-led Gaza pier, but delivery is unclear VIDEOS SOF Week highlights and AI-driven fighter jets | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.11.24 Special forces tech and capabilities were on display at SOF Week in Tampa, and AI takes the controls on an F-16. Plus: new undersea drones. 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Chinese Jody hit with jail time after stealing military spouse A Chinese man was sentenced to 10 months in prison for ruining the marriage of a People’s Liberation Army soldier. ChatGPT-val: Sailor claims AI helped write annual performance eval A Reddit user claiming to be a sailor said ChatGPT helped to complete the dreaded annual performance evaluation. By Zamone Perez Passenger absolved of in-flight bomb hoax that prompted F-18 response The passenger, then 18, alleged the bomb threat was a joke. Chinese Army defector claims air force cooked meals using missile fuel A former Chinese military member says troops were forced to use missile fuel to cook dinner. Don’t miss Edge-of-your-seat movies troops should watch for in 2024 Please return LT’s Humvee. This is no longer funny. Stop. Navy wife films heartwarming pregnancy reveal gone awry Unmistakable signs the Grinch is actually a veteran Some men are having plastic surgery to get chiseled ‘GI Joe’ jawlines 11 pieces of movie technology the military should field MORE STORIES How sexual harassment and the shipyard crippled a Navy warship Officials say the Navy destroyer Bulkeley has moved past its problems, but internal investigations reveal a tough few years for the ship’s crew. By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Diana Stancy 7 days ago First look at Kate Winslet as WWII combat photographer Lee Miller The story of prolific World War II photographer Lee Miller, who documented the horrors at Dachau, is coming to the big screen. By Claire Barrett 7 days ago US soldier arrested in Russia, Army officials confirm The soldier was reportedly stationed in South Korea and traveled to Russia on his own. By Leo Shane III 7 days ago USS Carney leaves the Mediterranean Sea, enters the Atlantic Ocean The destroyer has been at the forefront of the fight against Houthi rebels in the Middle East for the past six months. By Diana Stancy 7 days ago U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has a new leader The combatant command oversees more than 380,000 U.S troops and civilians and is at the center of American efforts to counter China’s military ascent. By Geoff Ziezulewicz 7 days ago Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this week Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024. By Leo Shane III 8 days ago ‘May the 4th be with you’: How World War II influenced ‘Star Wars’ One does not have to stray far to glean that the galaxy...