# Military: Unbiased Defense and Veterans Coverage | Straight Arrow Get the news that matters most, without manipulation, bias or agenda. From politics and government oversight to cost of living and privacy, we fear no fact. Page: Feed: --- ## [USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record deployment](https://san.com/cc/uss-gerald-r-ford-returns-home-after-record-deployment/) _2026-05-16 · Diane Duenez_ After 326 days at sea, the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford returned Saturday to Naval Station Norfolk. ## [US, Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS leader in Nigeria](https://san.com/cc/us-nigerian-forces-kill-senior-isis-leader-in-nigeria/) _2026-05-16 · Diane Duenez_ U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a senior Islamic State leader and several other militants in a joint operation in northeastern Nigeria. ## [Trump says Iran is finished, but US intel says it still has bite](https://san.com/cc/trump-says-iran-is-finished-but-us-intel-says-it-still-has-bite/) _2026-05-13 · William Jackson_ Trump says Iran’s military is gone, but U.S. intelligence reports say Tehran still has missiles, launchers, bunkers and staying power. ## [Army identifies soldier recovered after training exercise disappearance in Morocco](https://san.com/cc/army-identifies-soldier-recovered-after-training-exercise-disappearance-in-morocco/) _2026-05-10 · Diane Duenez_ A U.S. Army soldier whose body was recovered along the Moroccan coastline has been identified as 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. ## [Trump says US will escort neutral ships from Strait of Hormuz amid Iran talks](https://san.com/cc/trump-says-us-will-escort-neutral-ships-from-strait-of-hormuz-amid-iran-talks/) _2026-05-03 · Diane Duenez_ President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States will begin escorting foreign commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. ## [Rubio to meet with pope, Italian leaders amid Trump tensions](https://san.com/cc/rubio-to-meet-with-pope-italian-leaders-amid-trump-tensions/) _2026-05-03 · Diane Duenez_ Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Vatican this week amid speculation about a rift between Pope Leo and Donald Trump. ## [2 US soldiers reported missing in Morocco](https://san.com/cc/2-us-soldiers-reported-missing-in-morocco/) _2026-05-03 · Diane Duenez_ The search is on for two American service members who went missing in Morocco while participating in training exercises. ## [Trump questions Iran proposal as war powers deadline dispute intensifies](https://san.com/cc/trump-questions-iran-proposal-as-war-powers-deadline-dispute-intensifies/) _2026-05-03 · Diane Duenez_ Donald Trump said Saturday he is reviewing a new proposal from Iran but indicated it is unlikely to be accepted by the U.S. ## [Pentagon to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over next 6 to 12 months](https://san.com/cc/pentagon-to-withdraw-5000-troops-from-germany-over-next-6-to-12-months/) _2026-05-02 · Cassandra Buchman_ The Pentagon said it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany following Chancellor Friedrich Merz's criticism of the U.S. war against Iran. ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qNBJCE8jGnxZ) _2026-05-02 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Japan opens door to weapons exports, easing pressure on US supply chains](https://san.com/cc/japan-opens-door-to-weapons-exports-easing-pressure-on-us-supply-chains/) _2026-04-23 · William Jackson_ Japan has lifted a major postwar restriction, allowing lethal weapons exports to 17 nations with existing defense and technology pacts.