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December 2025

China, Evoking World War II, Urges Europe to Take Its Side Against Japan

A diplomatic row with Japan over Taiwan has China turning to Britain and France for support, appealing to their shared history as wartime allies.

China’s diplomatic full-court press against Japan over its support for Taiwan has targeted President Trump, the United Nations and, now, two of Tokyo’s closest European partners.

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Staff in the Spotlight—Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) First Class Mason Butler

Meet Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) 1st Class Mason Butler, a Recruit Division Commander (RDC) at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, the Navy’s only boot camp.

A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Butler has served in the Navy for nine years. His journey began with a desire to break away from uncertainty and find direction.

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Remembering the Attack on NGSA Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico December 3, 1979

On December 3, 1979, a tragic attack occurred at the Naval Ground Surveillance Aviation (NGSA) Sabana Seca facility in Puerto Rico, leaving a lasting impact on the United States Navy and the local community. This article aims to recount the events of that fateful day, honor the victims, and shed light on the consequences and aftermath of the attack.

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DOD’s move to ‘wartime footing’ demands new contracting models

The Pentagon’s leader for industrial policy says the acquisition regulation overhaul will create openings for artificial intelligence-enabled service models and drive a move away from traditional contracts.

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The Underwater Cables That Carry the Internet Are in Trouble

The internet is carried by around 500 fiber-optic undersea cables that are vulnerable to damage from natural disasters and man-made threats.

National actors, such as Russia, China, and the US, have the ability to attack the cables, which could cause massive disruptions to the global internet and weaken transportation grids.

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Remembering and Honoring RADM Earl E. Stone, USN, 14TH Commander to Lead the Cryptologic Commnity

Rear Admiral Earl Everett Stone
United States Navy
1895 – 1989

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