Hope Seck
@hopeseck.bsky.social
Freelance journalist, full-time mom of 3, BQ marathoner. Formers: Managing editor @Militarydotcom, VP @MilReporters, @IrregWarfare Ed. Director.
US Army support for Golden Dome missile shield takes shape www.defensenews.com/air-warfare/...
US Army support for Golden Dome missile shield takes shape
A U.S. Army air defense unit has been "earmarked" for support of the Golden Dome for America project, an Army official confirmed.
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October 20, 2026 at 5:37 PM
US Army support for Golden Dome missile shield takes shape www.defensenews.com/air-warfare/...
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“In a panel at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting on Tuesday, the message of other Guard leaders was clear: The demands are unsustainable — and they need to stop.”
(@hopeseck.bsky.social is a great follow for military/vet reporting)
(@hopeseck.bsky.social is a great follow for military/vet reporting)
‘Addicted to the Guard’: Generals call for ‘traffic cop’ to control state governor’s demands
One National Guard leader proposed a new "traffic cop" to filter state and federal activation and employment requests as the Guard faces increasing demand.
www.militarytimes.com
October 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
“In a panel at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting on Tuesday, the message of other Guard leaders was clear: The demands are unsustainable — and they need to stop.”
(@hopeseck.bsky.social is a great follow for military/vet reporting)
(@hopeseck.bsky.social is a great follow for military/vet reporting)
‘Addicted to the Guard’: Generals call for ‘traffic cop’ to control state governor’s demands www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
‘Addicted to the Guard’: Generals call for ‘traffic cop’ to control state governor’s demands
One National Guard leader proposed a new "traffic cop" to filter state and federal activation and employment requests as the Guard faces increasing demand.
www.militarytimes.com
October 15, 2026 at 12:08 AM
‘Addicted to the Guard’: Generals call for ‘traffic cop’ to control state governor’s demands www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Different suppressors for training, combat? Sig Sauer offers new way to reduce toxic fumes www.militarytimes.com/industry/tec...
Different suppressors for training, combat? Sig Sauer offers new way to reduce toxic fumes
The company is exploring offering different suppressors that maximize blowback reduction during training and signature masking in combat.
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October 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Different suppressors for training, combat? Sig Sauer offers new way to reduce toxic fumes www.militarytimes.com/industry/tec...
US Army aspires to create Indo-Pacific manufacturing hub in Korea www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...
US Army aspires to create Indo-Pacific manufacturing hub in Korea
As the Army builds out its logistics capability in Korea, it’s investing in manufacturing to supply local forces — and troops across the Pacific region.
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October 13, 2026 at 6:42 PM
US Army aspires to create Indo-Pacific manufacturing hub in Korea www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...
Drone carrying M250 machine gun completes firing test www.militarytimes.com/industry/tec...
Drone carrying M250 machine gun completes firing test
A heavy-duty quadcopter carrying Sig Sauer’s new M250 light machine gun has completed a test requiring it to identify and engage targets from the air.
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October 13, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Drone carrying M250 machine gun completes firing test www.militarytimes.com/industry/tec...
‘We’ve drowned ourselves in buzzwords:’ Acting US Army secretary gives sermon-like first speech www.defensenews.com/pentagon/202...
‘We’ve drowned ourselves in buzzwords:’ Acting US Army secretary gives sermon-like first speech
Adam Telle enlisted the Old Testament to preach a message of simplicity of purpose on Monday in his first public speech to troops since assuming the role.
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October 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
‘We’ve drowned ourselves in buzzwords:’ Acting US Army secretary gives sermon-like first speech www.defensenews.com/pentagon/202...
US Army gets first mobile cannon to replace M777 howitzer, officials say www.defensenews.com/land/2026/10...
US Army gets first mobile cannon to replace M777 howitzer, officials say
The U.S. Army has taken delivery of its first Korean-made mobile tactical cannon less than a year after first issuing a solicitation.
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October 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
US Army gets first mobile cannon to replace M777 howitzer, officials say www.defensenews.com/land/2026/10...
Sig Sauer develops 25-round mag for Army’s next-gen rifle www.armytimes.com/news/your-ar...
Sig Sauer develops 25-round mag for Army’s next-gen rifle
Soldier feedback, from the constructive to the blistering, has been instrumental in guiding Sig Sauer in its development of the M8 carbine.
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October 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Sig Sauer develops 25-round mag for Army’s next-gen rifle www.armytimes.com/news/your-ar...
It’s official: US Army’s improved M8 rifle to begin fielding in December www.militarytimes.com/industry/tec...
It’s official: US Army’s improved M8 rifle to begin fielding in December
The U.S. Army will begin fielding Sig Sauer’s M8 rifle in December, replacing the M7 with a lighter, shorter carbine based on soldier feedback.
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October 6, 2026 at 7:47 PM
It’s official: US Army’s improved M8 rifle to begin fielding in December www.militarytimes.com/industry/tec...
Army launches ‘night court’ review of weapons systems www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Army launches ‘night court’ review of weapons systems
The Army has kicked off an “M9s to Strykers” comprehensive evaluation of its weapons platforms as it pushes for greater organic repair capability.
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September 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Army launches ‘night court’ review of weapons systems www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Army leaders wary of ‘data fatigue’ as fitness management system rolls out www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Army leaders wary of ‘data fatigue’ as fitness management system rolls out
The H2F Management System is designed to provide soldiers, leaders and human performance staff with “data-driven insights."
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September 28, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Army leaders wary of ‘data fatigue’ as fitness management system rolls out www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Separate engine fires in 3 Navy, Marine Corps aircraft force emergency landings www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Separate engine fires in 3 Navy, Marine Corps aircraft force emergency landings
In the span of two months this summer, U.S. naval aviation recorded three separate in-flight engine fires that caused millions in damage.
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September 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Separate engine fires in 3 Navy, Marine Corps aircraft force emergency landings www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Marines will get an extra $1.66 per day in danger pay after policy change www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Marines will get an extra $1.66 per day in danger pay after policy change
Effective Oct. 1, Marines deployed to parts of the world designated as “imminent danger areas” will get a bigger monthly stipend.
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September 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Marines will get an extra $1.66 per day in danger pay after policy change www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Hegseth to chair Pentagon’s new Homeland Defense advisory board www.defensenews.com/pentagon/202...
Hegseth to chair Pentagon’s new Homeland Defense advisory board
The newly established Homeland Defense Board aims to fill a gap Pentagon leaders see in providing military guidance to homeland security missions.
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September 21, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Hegseth to chair Pentagon’s new Homeland Defense advisory board www.defensenews.com/pentagon/202...
Support grows for dark horse Army secretary contender Marc Andersen www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
Support grows for dark horse Army secretary contender Marc Andersen
Six people described Marc Andersen's "squeaky-clean" image and good relationships that make him favorable for the Army's top civilian post.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Support grows for dark horse Army secretary contender Marc Andersen www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns on short notice amid reported friction with Hegseth www.militarytimes.com/breaking-new...
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns on short notice amid reported friction with Hegseth
Dan Driscoll, who has served as the Army’s civilian leader since February 2025, tendered his resignation Monday.
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August 31, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns on short notice amid reported friction with Hegseth www.militarytimes.com/breaking-new...
Space food for soldiers: Advanced military rations promoted in NDAA www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
Space food for soldiers: Advanced military rations promoted in NDAA
The House defense budget bill calls on the Pentagon to create MREs of the future.
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July 30, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Space food for soldiers: Advanced military rations promoted in NDAA www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
Marines working with DoD to build direct-hire path for civilian jobs www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Marines working with DoD to build direct-hire path for civilian jobs
The Corps is scheming up a way for troops to seamlessly land their first civilian jobs, up to a year before their end of active service date arrives.
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July 16, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Marines working with DoD to build direct-hire path for civilian jobs www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Space Force offers $25K for 8-year enlistments in new pilot www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Space Force offers $25K for 8-year enlistments in new pilot
The first-come, first-serve program will offer a $25,000 bonus to enlistees who commit to eight-year contracts until the cap of 100 bonuses is reached.
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July 14, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Space Force offers $25K for 8-year enlistments in new pilot www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Debate over women in combat prompts NDAA battles www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Debate over women in combat prompts NDAA battles
The amendments follow Hegseth’s order that all the services develop gender-neutral physical fitness standards for all troops in ground combat roles.
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June 26, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Debate over women in combat prompts NDAA battles www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
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The apparent dead end, despite assurances of assistance by Hegseth and others, into the death of Job Price, a ST4 commander.
Great to see this byline in WaPo: @hopeseck.bsky.social & @danlamothe.bsky.social wapo.st/3RQNsPa
Great to see this byline in WaPo: @hopeseck.bsky.social & @danlamothe.bsky.social wapo.st/3RQNsPa
Why a Navy SEAL’s family is angry with Hegseth, Trump’s son over death investigation
Cmdr. Job Price’s death was ruled a suicide. But irregularities raised suspicions among his loved ones and others.
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June 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
The apparent dead end, despite assurances of assistance by Hegseth and others, into the death of Job Price, a ST4 commander.
Great to see this byline in WaPo: @hopeseck.bsky.social & @danlamothe.bsky.social wapo.st/3RQNsPa
Great to see this byline in WaPo: @hopeseck.bsky.social & @danlamothe.bsky.social wapo.st/3RQNsPa
First porch beer as a New Englander (again)
May 28, 2026 at 1:01 AM
First porch beer as a New Englander (again)
Bill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
Bill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu renewed her longtime efforts to fight military hazing after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed for rougher training last year.
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May 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Bill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
Thanks Nate! I have trench foot lite
update: she did it!!!! (and hopefully does not have trench foot) @hopeseck.bsky.social
“I hope she doesn’t get trench foot” is a totally normal thing to put in a group chat 😂
(context: @hopeseck.bsky.social is running the length of the W&OD on one of the worst possible days to do it, bravo to her)
(context: @hopeseck.bsky.social is running the length of the W&OD on one of the worst possible days to do it, bravo to her)
May 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Thanks Nate! I have trench foot lite