Gary Warner

Gary Warner covers the Pacific Northwest for Stars and Stripes. He’s reported from East Germany, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Britain, France and across the U.S. He has a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York.

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A brown entrance sign on a brick pedestal sits next to a road, with the Air Force emblem and silver lettering reading “U.S. Air Force F.E. Warren Air Force Base.”

Air Force relieves commander of security squadron at FE Warren Air Force Base

Lt. Col. Tyler Hiatt, commander of the 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, was removed from his position at his own request.

Moton, Wilkinson and Bove, wearing welder’s masks, watch Kahler from a distance.

Work starts on 31st Virginia-class attack submarine

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Reno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, participate in the Reno Veterans Day parade in Reno, Nevada, Nov. 11, 2025. Marines participating in local community events support and bolster their relationships within the community and with local leaders, thus strengthening rapport and awareness between U.S. service members and the communities they serve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Harvey)

Defense forum panelists discuss how to maintain recruiting success, improve retention

Friends and family members observe the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) as it returns to home port in Alameda, California, July 16, 2025. The Munro returned to their home port following a 20,000-nautical-mile, 121-day deployment patrolling the Bering Sea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joel LaVallee)

Coast Guard has seized 150,000 pounds of cocaine in Pacific Ocean since summer

The Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) in the Indian Ocean, Oct. 14, 2025. Wayne E. Meyer, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudellla III)

USS Nimitz to return to homeport at Naval Base Kitsap on Dec. 16

The Navy’s oldest aircraft carrier and its crew will be home for Christmas after what is expected to be the final deployment of its 50 years in service.

Camp Pendleton Marine killed in tactical vehicle accident was private from California

Pfc. Tanner F. Rubio joined the Marines in January 2025 and was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton.

A KC-46A Pegasus taxis on the flight line during the arrival ceremony for the delivery of the Air Force‘s 100th KC-46 at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 2, 2025. The KC-46 delivers improved refueling systems, enhanced defensive features and expanded cargo capacity to meet modern mission demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Collett)

Air Force marks delivery of its 100th KC-46A tanker

The Air Force has operated the KC-46A since 2022 and expects the aircraft to remain in service into the 2070s. It can carry up to 212,299 pounds of fuel and also be used for cargo, troop transport and medical evacuation.

A wooden sign reading “Camp Pendleton U.S. Marine Corps Base” sits on atop a small hill with vegetation around it and blue sky in the background.

Marine killed in tactical vehicle ‘mishap’ at Camp Pendleton

An unidentified Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle “mishap” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Southern California, the service said.

USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) is seen moored ahead of deploying for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, Seattle, Nov. 20, 2025. Operation Deep Freeze is a joint service, inter-agency support operation for the National Science Foundation, which manages the United States Antarctic Program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Bokum)

Polar Star icebreaker arrives in Hawaii on way to Antarctica

The Polar Star is making the trip as part of Operation Deep Freeze, the annual resupply of U.S. outposts under the U.S. Antarctic Program, led by the National Science Foundation.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”, return to Nellis AFB, NV from winter training on February 8, 2025. During this flight, a photo chase was executed with Thunderbird 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Clevenger)

Air Force Thunderbird jet crashes in Southern California; pilot ejects safely

The pilot is in stable condition and receiving follow-on care, the Air Force said.

USS Nimitz arrives at Pearl Harbor on return from deployment

On what is likely the final deployment of its 50-year Navy career, the Nimitz over the past eight months patrolled the Indo-Pacific region and was diverted for several weeks to the Arabian Sea amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran.

The future USS Lafayette sails on the open sea.

Navy plans to end problem-plagued frigate program

The Navy said late Tuesday it plans to cancel the bulk of the $22 billion Constellation-class guided-missile frigate program dogged by delays and cost overruns.

A gray-hulled Navy salvage ship sits in the water next to a dock.

US Navy tries to lift jet, helicopter from bottom of South China Sea

The Navy has deployed a salvage ship to the South China Sea to attempt to raise a sunken fighter and a helicopter that crashed off the USS Nimitz in back-to-back incidents in October.

Two white-coated researches test their device in the lab.

Army develops portable system to detect trace amounts of drugs, chemical threats in the field

Its primary role for now is in drug identification, but follow-on testing could expand its use to combat or the detection of biochemical warfare substances or hazardous materials.

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