NYTIMES (Stefanos Chen) - As L.I.R.R. Strike Continues, Tens of Thousands Endure Painful Commutes
Commuters took lengthy detours as a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers, who have been without raises for years, extended into a third day.
NYTIMES (Yeganeh Torbati) - Here’s How Iran Could Respond to Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes
In any new round of fighting, Iranian officials could adopt new tactics, including intensified strikes on neighbors and trying to close off a second strait.
REDSTATE (Jennifer Oliver O'Connell) - Xavier Becerra Praised Scientology on Video—Then Used Government Power Against Catholic Groups
STRIPES - Navy seeks gamers to try out for esports team | Stars and Stripes
During online tryouts, scheduled for June 6-7, gamers will compete in three games: Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone and Rocket League.
STRIPES (Julie Masson and Yoojin Lee, Julie Masson, Yoojin Lee) - US Army attack helicopter makes unplanned landing in South Korean rice field | Stars and Stripes
A U.S. Army helicopter made a precautionary landing in a rice field roughly 40 miles south of Seoul with no reported injuries.
STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - House passes 2027 VA budget and funding for military construction projects | Stars and Stripes
The House passed a $469 billion spending package for fiscal 2027 that will fund the VA and major infrastructure projects supporting military families.
STRIPES (Brian McElhiney) - Marine commandant acknowledges Indo-Pacific gap after Middle East deployment | Stars and Stripes
The Marine Corps has left a gap in the Indo-Pacific by moving an expeditionary unit from Okinawa to the Middle East, the service’s top leader said.
STRIPES (Alison Bath) - Woman files $7 million complaint against Navy, DOD over beating outside California club | Stars and Stripes
A military spouse says the Navy didn’t properly address her claim that she was beaten, stripped naked and videotaped by a group of sailors.
STRIPES (Joseph Ditzler) - Navy pilots practice for carrier-landing perfection on Iwo Jima | Stars and Stripes
For 10 days, Navy pilots exercised their muscle memory for putting their high-powered, 20-ton aircraft onto a moving, sometimes pitching platform at sea.
STRIPES (Lydia Gordon) - Marine Corps speeds path to sergeant promotions | Stars and Stripes
The Marine Corps is executing an about-face on a years-old policy that slowed promotion to sergeant.