4 decades, still evolving: Inside USS Theodore Roosevelt at RIMPAC 2026

What does US Pacific Command name change mean for China and India?

In a layered signal to Indo-Pacific nations and America’s domestic audience, the Trump administration last week said the US Indo-Pacific Command would revert to its long-used name, the US Pacific Command. The Honolulu-headquartered command was renamed in 2018 during Donald Trump’s first presidency. The administrative order by the Department of Defence was justified to honour the legacy of America’s oldest and largest unified combatant command, established in 1947. In the run-up to the 250th...

Navy Chief Says US Needs More Warships

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle says the US Navy needs a larger fleet, faster shipbuilding and expanded munitions production to meet growing global demands while sustaining readiness across multiple theaters. He says the service remains prepared despite heavy operational commitments, points to record recruiting and retention, and argues rebuilding the US industrial base is critical to long-term national security. (Source: Bloomberg)

US may be open to having warships built in Korea: Cheong Wa Da

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — Seoul was left with the impression that the Trump administration may be open to having some US naval vessels built in South Korea, a senior presidential official said Thursday, as the two countries continue to explore ways to expand cooperation in naval shipbuilding. “For now, we have the impression that building something in South Korea is not being ruled out, but we need to look into that further,” the senior official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. “We still

Here are the best US states in which to live in 2026. Number one is ... WHAT? [Murica]

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States will shape America's future as nation confronts a pivotal choice

A quarter millennium after its founding, the United States faces a stark choice that will define its future. In the years ahead, the country can continue to follow the path blazed by President Donald Trump, who is attempting to bring states under...

Opinion: American Success, Freedom, and Happiness Inextricably Tied to Christian Faith and Self-Government Since Our Founding

By George B. Hightower, M.D., retired Lieutenant Commander for the U.S. Navy Reserve, 2026 Candidate for Lieutenant Governor This weekend America celebrated its 250th anniversary, celebrating the longest tenured single document constitution in world history. Our forefathers fought and died for freedom from the oppressive tyranny of a monarchy that believed that the liberties of its citizens rests in the hands of men. Many of us who have served in the U.S. military have witnessed first-hand the [] The post Opinion: American Success, Freedom, and Happiness Inextricably Tied to Christian Faith and Self-Government Since Our Founding appeared first on Must Read Alaska.

US sails armada to Iran, weighs new blockade of Hormuz Strait

The US on Friday sailed an armada of warships — including two aircraft carriers – near Iran just two days after President Trump suggested he may reinstate the blockade on Iranian ports. ”Today, more than 20 US Navy warships are patrolling waters across the Middle East as CENTCOM forces continue promoting regional security and stability,” []...Click to read more

Xinhua Commentary: At 250, "the American Experiment" faces daunting tests

BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The United States enters its 250th year at a moment when confidence in its political model is under growing strain. Amid deepening domestic polarization and a contested role abroad, a vital question looms: can Washington bridge the widening chasm between its rhetoric and actions?For generations, the United States has cast itself as the American Experiment -- an ongoing effort to pro

America’s Greatest Strength

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, many of us seem to have forgotten a primary reason for America’s great success. In 250 years, our country became the world’s political, economic, and technological leader and the preeminent military, democratic, and moral force. This collective amnesia comes at a time of rising global competition, burgeoning []

America at 300: Imagining the Next Half-Century

America at 300: Imagining the Next Half-Century

The U.S. Navy’s Subsea Rare Earth Vulnerability

The Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine is the next generation of American nuclear deterrence. Twelve of these boats will replace the aging Ohio-class fleet, entering service over the 2030s and 2040s, each carrying 16 Trident IIs and driven by a ghost-quiet electric motor that renders them acoustically invisible to any adversary. What makes all of that possible — the propulsion, the stealth, the strike precision — depends almost entirely on rare earths refined in China. This is perhaps the Navy’s most consequential and least discussed vulnerability.The dependency runs through every layer of the capability stack. The sub’s permanent magnet motor requires The post The U.S. Navy’s Subsea Rare Earth Vulnerability appeared first on War on the Rocks.

Americans celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary from sky to sea

To kick off Fourth of July, tall ships from across the world sailed in to New York Harbor. In Philadelphia, the America250 time capsule was buried. In DC, jets flew over the National Mall. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

America Before 250

America didn’t start with the Declaration of Independence.

Sail 250: Massive, Beautiful Tall Ship Fleet Honors America’s 250th

Sail 250: Massive, Beautiful Tall Ship Fleet Honors America’s 250th

U.S. requests information on S. Korean shipbuilders' naval construction capacity: sources

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The United States has asked major South Korean shipbui...

25 Wild and Surprising Facts About America as It Turns 250

From historic anomalies to cultural staples, a look at the numbers and narratives that shape America on its landmark anniversary.

LIVE: New York celebrates America 250 with ship parade

A parade of tall ships from around the world mark the United States’ 250th anniversary in New York. #america250 #ship #newyork #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Netflix’s ‘The American Experiment’ From Tom Hanks Proves the Nation Has Always Been on Shaky Ground: TV Review

On the cusp of the 250th anniversary of its founding, the United States of America is at a crossroads. For those invested in the history of our nation, it’s clear this isn’t the first time the country has stood on the edge of something unprecedented, nor will it be the last. From director Brian Knappenberger, []

America 250: On the Cusp of History

There has never been a nation like the United States.

A Quarter Millennium of American Greatness

A Quarter Millennium of American Greatness

USS Tucson fast-attack submarine relocates to Guam

The fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) slid into Apra Harbor on July 10, swapping its old home in Pearl Harbor for a new one at Naval Base Guam, in a routine-looking port call that carries real weight for how the U.S. Navy positions its undersea forces against a rapidly expanding Chinese fleet. Tucson, a []

Why America Cannot Remain a Global Power: The Choice Coming After 2027

This week, Washington faced a choice that it will face repeatedly until it finally makes it explicit. On Monday, the Trump administration demanded NATO increase defense spending. On Wednesday, Chinese military exercises around Taiwan escalated. On Friday, tensions spiked in the Middle East over Iranian oil shipments. America has the military capacity to dominate any [] The post Why America Cannot Remain a Global Power: The Choice Coming After 2027 appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

America at 300: Imagining the next half-century of change...

America at 300: Imagining the next half-century of change... (First column, 5th story, link)

The semiquincentennial of second sight: Black America’s X-ray vision for democracy

If the United States survives to celebrate its quincentennial in 2276, I hope my descendants will forgive yours. Not because America was imperfect. Every nation is. But because generation after [] The post The semiquincentennial of second sight: Black America’s X-ray vision for democracy appeared first on URL Media.

Where Will VOO Be in 20 Years? Here's What History Suggests.

History has proven to reward consistency and time in the market.

‘Powerful statement’: July 4th ‘Superman’ touts the ‘better parts’ of the U.S. * WorldNetDaily * by Susan Crabtree, Real Clear Wire

Source link Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik is a natural choice to headline the marquee maritime celebration of America’s 250th birthday aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz in New York Harbor this

Before 1776: Rediscovering America’s first chapter at Jamestown

For America’s 250th birthday, the Washington Examiner is taking you to Virginia’s Historic Triangle, where the story of our nation began. From the Jamestown settlement, the first permanent English colony in America; to the Yorktown battlefield, where the fight for independence was won; to Williamsburg, where America’s founding principles were debated and shaped. Step back []

1776 in the US and Latin America

We are approaching the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. However, that same year carries a different meaning in Latin America. Rather than the beginning of a system based on limits to power and individual freedom in the United States, 1776 represented a major turning point in the [] The post 1776 in the US and Latin America appeared first on Econlib.

Americas Gold And Silver: A Good Turnaround For Now, But Choppy Waters Ahead

Americas Gold And Silver: A Good Turnaround For Now, But Choppy Waters Ahead

US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department

According to Assistant Secretary of the United States for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre, two US Coast Guard patrol ships were sent to the Subic Bay military base in the Philippines

USISPF to host IX Leadership Summit in Washington to mark America’s 250th anniversary and advance US-India ties

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary as a democracy this Fourth of July, the Summit will be themed America@250 to celebrate the enduring bonds between the world's oldest and largest democracies, the USISPF said in a release.

At ‘Nuclear Woodstock,’ Developers Celebrate Rapid Advancements in Reactor Design

With third novel reactor set to achieve criticality and meet President Donald Trump's July 4 challenge, the future is now for the U.S. nuclear industry.

Florida Aquarium in Tampa to lay on ‘Sea to Shining Sea’ during Fourth of July weekend

The major attraction in Tampa will be highlighting America's 250th Anniversary. The post Florida Aquarium in Tampa to lay on ‘Sea to Shining Sea’ during Fourth of July weekend appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

America’s military aviation legacy took flight in San Antonio

Efforts to defend the nation’s airspace can be traced back to San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston, which is considered the birthplace of America’s military aviation.

NYC's Parade of Ships will be largest maritime gathering in American history: What to know

NYC's Parade of Ships will be largest maritime gathering in American history: What to know

Could Trump ask Seoul to build US warships in Korea?

Could Trump ask Seoul to build US warships in Korea?