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TSA Workers May Get Paid, But Airport Woes Linger

Experts say security lines won't disappear overnight despite executive order to pay TSA agents immediately.

Newsom Floats Idea of Mandatory National Service

California governor suggests 6-month to 18-month service commitment for Americans

Thousands of Marines Deploy from California to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

Emotional farewells as 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit ships out from San Diego earlier than planned

Hegseth's Attempt to Drum Up Iran War Support Backfires

Old video of controversial Marine sergeant major shared without context by Defense Secretary

Pentagon Accelerates Marine Deployments to Middle East as Trump Seeks $200 Billion War Supplemental

Thousands of additional troops sent to the region as conflict continues beyond initial timeline

2,200 More Marines, 3 Navy Ships Likely Headed to Middle East

Deployment comes amid tensions in the region

2,200 More Marines, 3 Navy Ships Likely Headed to Middle East

Deployment comes amid increased U.S. military presence in the region

US Sends Second Amphibious Assault Ship to Middle East

Pentagon accelerates troop deployment amid tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Military report cites 'one in a million' malfunction for shrapnel rain on California highway

Live fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton led to artillery shell detonating over I-5, striking CHP vehicles

Military Report Cites 'One in a Million' Malfunction for Shrapnel Hitting California Highway

Live fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton led to artillery round detonating prematurely over Interstate 5, striking two CHP vehicles.

Counterterrorism Official Resigns, Cites Wife's Death in Syria

Joe Kent criticized U.S.-Israeli war against Iran in resignation letter, mentioning his wife Shannon Kent, a Navy linguist killed in 2019

Live Marine Shell Explodes Over California Freeway

New report details faulty munitions explosion that rained shrapnel on I-5 during military anniversary event.

New Video Shows USS Abraham Lincoln Jets Striking Iran Day and Night

Footage captures F/A-18 Super Hornets and F-35C Lightning IIs launching and landing on the San Diego-based aircraft carrier.

Trump Administration Orders Restart of Oil Production Off Santa Barbara Coast

Energy Secretary cites national security concerns in directing Sable Offshore to resume operations at Santa Ynez Unit

Paramount CEO Faces Scrutiny Over Potential CNN Acquisition

Defense Secretary Hegseth criticizes CNN, calls for Trump-allied Ellison to take over network

Navy Warships Shift to Middle East to Transport Marines

Amphibious assault ships formerly based in San Diego will carry 2,500 troops to bolster forces against Iran.

Doomsday Plane Performs Exercises in Fresno, Sparking Fears Amid Escalating War

The Boeing E-6B Mercury, which can launch nuclear missiles, conducted landing drills at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, alarming some residents.

Test Aircraft with Nuclear Capabilities Spotted Over California

A B-21 Raider stealth bomber was seen flying near Death Valley, raising concerns about the military's nuclear deterrence capabilities.

Doomsday Plane Performs Exercises Near Fresno Amid Global Tensions

The Boeing E-6B Mercury, a nuclear command and control aircraft, sparked fears as war escalates between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

Army Casualty Identified in Kuwait Attack

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, killed in action during drone strike

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