Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 Reaper droneBrig. Gen. Yahya Saree, a Houthi military spokesperson, claimed it was the third MQ-9 drone downed by the group in a week.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press2 days ago
Nearly $6B in Ukraine aid at risk if Congress doesn’t act by month-endThe Biden administration has asked Congress to include the funding authority in any continuing resolution lawmakers may manage to pass by Sept. 30.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 days ago
Hostage return sparks new hope for Marine vet’s libertyTwelve years after Marine veteran and journalist Austin Tice's abduction in Syria, his family continues to hold hope for his safe return.By Todd South5 weeks ago
All troops from Gaza pier mission expected to be home by OctoberU.S. forces are expected to deliver about 6 million more pounds of aid before all troops involved in the mission are sent home.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Medic in the Mekong: A soldier’s valor under fire in VietnamMedal of Honor recipient Spc. Clarence Sasser saw nothing 'above and beyond' in what he did during a Vietnam firefight. His comrades thought otherwise.By Jon Guttman5 weeks ago
US approves $20 billion weapons sale to Israel amid regional tensionsThe sale includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, with the first deliveries expected in 2029.By Tara Copp, AP5 weeks ago
If you liked the B-17s in Masters of the Air, you’ll enjoy these filmsThe Flying Fortress has a rather distinguished film career.By Tom Huntington and Jon Simkins5 weeks ago
Mustard gas, no mask: This WWI corpsman somehow survived Belleau WoodWounds and mustard gas could not stop Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Orlando Petty in 1918, but they may have caught up with him in 1932.By Jon Guttman5 weeks ago
US deploys submarine, accelerates carrier strike group to Middle EastThe moves come as the U.S. and allies push for Israel and Hamas to achieve a cease-fire agreement that could help calm soaring tensions in the region.By Lolita C. Baldor5 weeks ago
Navy warship production in worst state in 25 years. What’s behind it?Labor shortages are one of many challenges that have led to backlogs in ship production at a time when the Navy faces expanding global threats.5 weeks ago
US Navy jets sent to base in Middle East to bolster Israel defenseAround a dozen F/A-18 Super Hornets were sent to an undisclosed location to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 weeks ago
5 US troops, 2 contractors injured in rocket attack at Iraq baseFive of those injured Monday are being treated at the al-Asad air base and two were evacuated, but all seven individuals are in stable condition.By Lolita C. Baldor6 weeks ago