A look back on some of the major stories of the year, from U.S.-China relations to the wars in Ukraine and Israel.

The 2024 general election may shape the future of U.S.-Mexico military policy.

Sec. Austin announced Operation Prosperity Guardian earlier this week. 

The USS Carney reportedly responded to a distress call from a commercial vessel that said it was attacked days after the U.S. destroyer took out a wave of drones.

Today, Navy Times reporter Diana Stancy joined host Jonathan Lehrfeld about how law changes nearly 30 years ago allowed for the first female officer to lead the Navy. 

Earlier this week, both the House and Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. 

The Navy ship U.S.S. Mason shot down another drone in the Middle East, just days after it responded to a distress call from a Norwegian-flagged ship. 

Coast Guard whistleblowers testified before Senators about the sexual assault report that shook the service earlier this summer. 

Last Friday, Jen Judson sat down with CSIS analyst Tom Karako to talk about the latest in missile defense news. 

Zelenskyy’s visit is part of a push by the Biden administration to persuade lawmakers to pass a supplemental funding bill, as officials warn that the money for Ukraine is running out.