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LAOAG, Philippines — At one point during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, one regiment of the U.S. Marine Corps had personnel strewn across 17 locations in the archipelago, giving forces a chance to flex their muscle in dispersed, expeditionary operations.Held from Apr. 20 to May 8, Balikatan was a good testing ground for the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, or 3rd MLR.This agile Hawaii-based unit possesses more than 2,000 personnel. Designed to operate at the tip of the Marine Corps, the MLR was created in March 2022.1st Lt. Duncan Stoner, the unit’s director for communication strategy and, said his formation…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org Depot-level maintenance took longer than expected for nearly three-quarters of Air Force aircraft from fiscal 2019-2024, according to a new report, as unplanned repairs rise across the aging fleet.  The report, from the Government Accountability Office, also found that the extent of the delays has been masked because officials often revise their target timelines after unplanned work occurs.  “As a result, the Air Force is not reporting the full extent of depot maintenance challenges and may not be able to make accurate comparisons across the…

We have you covered for all of tonight’s MVP MMA 1 results, including the welterweight co-main event between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry. Diaz (21-13 MMA) most previously competed in mixed martial arts at UFC 279 in September of 2022, where he scored a fourth-round submission victory over Tony Ferguson. That triumph was proceeded by back-to-back losses against Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal respectively. Meanwhile, Mike Perry (14-8 MMA) will be competing in mixed martial arts for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez in April of 2021. Since then, ‘Platinum’ has turned his attention…

Artificial intelligence is moving fast across the federal government. Today, nearly 90% of agencies have adopted it or plan to in the future. But adoption alone does not equal readiness. The same research shows that skill gaps remain one of the biggest challenges agencies face when implementing AI. This isn’t a criticism. It’s actually one of the biggest opportunities federal agencies have today. Compliance was never meant to be the finish line Mandatory annual trainings, cybersecurity awareness, ethics briefings and acceptable use policies are necessary and important. They establish the foundation every agency needs. But that’s exactly what compliance was…

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The U.S. Postal Service improved its on-time delivery performance during the 2025 peak holiday shipping season, aided in part by bolstered capacity, service standard changes and lower volume compared to the previous year, according to a May 1 report from the agency’s Office of Inspector General. The agency posted faster delivery times and fewer customer complaints, according to the OIG. All Postal Service mail products, including Ground Advantage, Parcel Select and Priority Mail, improved their service performance compared to the…

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Two leaders have been tapped by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to coordinate spy agencies’ efforts to track and thwart threats to the 2026 midterm elections, according to a congressional source and a second person familiar with the matter. Dave Mastro serves on the National Intelligence Council, which uses intelligence-community findings to produce intelligence assessments, including for Congress and senior policymakers. James Cangialosi serves as deputy director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center. Mastro and Cangialosi are part of “an expansive team of professionals at ODNI focused on carrying out President [Donald] Trump’s and [Director of National Intelligence Tulsi] Gabbard’s election integrity…

Iran Press TV Saturday, 16 May 2026 5:48 AM By Press TV Website Staff Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, in a message on Friday, placed Iran’s cultural identity at the heart of the nation’s current situation, calling on writers, artists, and intellectuals to follow in the path of Ferdowsi and immortalise the Iranian nation’s latest “sacred defence.” Meanwhile, senior Iranian officials emphasised the country’s unwavering political and diplomatic posture in the face of Western pressures. Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf warned that continued US militarisation around the Strait of Hormuz risks triggering a global financial shock amid…

Podcast May 16, 2026 Podcast with Bill Wall, CEO & Co-founder, Accrete AI Government There is a pressing need within not just the Special Operations community but across the military services and whole government to understand and identify what are the narrative messages our adversaries are putting against us, says Bill Wall, CEO and Co-founder of Accrete AI Government, during this SOF Week Show Daily version of the McHale Report Podcast. He and I also ways the U.S. military can achieve information dominance, how artificial intelligence (AI) can enable a cognitive advantage, and Accrete’s Knowledge Engine platform. We also talk about…

Ronda Rousey added another arm to her collection at MVP MMA 1: Rousey vs. Carano on Saturday, scoring a quick-fire submission victory over Gina Carano. From the opening bell, Rousey shot in and secured an easy takedown. Carano attempted to fish for a guillotine, but it didn’t take much effort for Rousey to free her head and quickly move into mount. In a flash, Rousey transitioned to the arm bar, snatching Carano’s limb and forcing ‘Conviction’ to tap out within seconds. Official Result: Ronda Rousey def. Gina Carano via submission (arm bar) at 0:17 of Round 1. With the win,…