Ceiba, Puerto Rico — A U.S. naval base in Puerto Rico that was closed more than 20 years ago is now back in operation as the United States builds up forces in the Caribbean ahead of possible military ...

Israel Meléndez Ayala is a historian and writer. He publishes a biweekly newsletter, Crítica. A U.S. Army truck at the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Station on Sept. 10, 2025. Israel Meléndez Ayala is ...

US F-35B fighter jets have been spotted at Roosevelt Roads Naval Base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, highlighting the expansion of American military presence in the Caribbean. Your eyes are warning you, 5 ...

Puerto Ricans experienced a blast from the past in September 2025 as activity, including the arrival of F-35B stealth fighters and several other aircraft, has taken place at the former Naval Station ...

A U.S. Marine Corps plane captain assigned to the Marine Fighter Attach Squadron (VFMA) 225, signals to a pilot in a F35B Lightning II as it taxis on the flightline after landing in the U.S. Southern ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – An online auction began Monday for more than 2,000 acres of land overlooking the Caribbean that was once part of the bustling Naval Station Roosevelt Roads. The auction, ...

AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — One day after the United States attacked Venezuela and captured its ruler, Nicolás Maduro, beachgoers on the northwestern coast of Puerto Rico heard the rumbling noises of ...

The remilitarization of Puerto Rico has sparked divided reactions. Some, including the governor, frame it as a symbol of U.S. partnership and security. But for others, the ongoing buildup—including ...