The New York Times – On the Runway:
Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.
Category: United States Defense and Military Forces
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Why the United States Can’t Quit Its Wars
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The country’s longest war came to an end exactly five years ago. Today it offers lessons for policymakers seeking to avoid an endless war in Iran.
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The Barbie Backlash
The New York Times – On the Runway:
‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Barbie’ show a zeitgeist shift that goes beyond Hollywood: The hero’s narrative is corroding our political and public life.
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‘It’s Bonkers’: Jennifer Hegseth’s Hands-On Role in Her Husband’s Pentagon
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
After an 18-year career at Fox News, she is now her husband’s most influential adviser and de facto producer, shaping the job like no Pentagon spouse has before.
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Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”
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Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
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She Sewed the Blue Angels’ Suits for 40 Years. Then a Big Company Got the Job.
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Jellie Whitehurst in Pensacola, Fla., was surprised to learn that after decades, the Navy had awarded a $1.7 million contract to a company in Virginia to supply the gear.
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Pentagon Changes How It Reports Casualties in Iran War
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The changes separated the casualty numbers into two separate web pages, potentially making it more difficult to tally the war’s full toll.