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US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills

Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.

9 hours ago

In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump watches with Vice President Mike Pence and then-Defense Secretary Mark Esper as the flag for U.S. Space Command is unfurled as Trump announces the establishment of the U.S. Space Command in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.

Pentagon inspector general report rehashes Space Command HQ debate

Meanwhile, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee claims the White House will soon name Huntsville, Alabama, as Space Command's permanent home.

By Courtney Albon

6 days ago

USS Carl Vinson in Mideast ahead of Iran-US nuclear talks

The operation comes as U.S. officials have linked the U.S.′ monthlong campaign against the Houthis as a means to pressure Iran in the negotiations.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

6 days ago

Soldier becomes first woman to compete in Best Ranger Competition

First Lt. Gabrielle White, and her teammate, Capt. Seth Deltenre, finished the grueling three-day event over the weekend and came in 14th overall.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

7 days ago

Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet

The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.

By Riley Ceder, Zita Ballinger Fletcher and J.D. Simkins

7 days ago

The accidental Word War II victory of a little PT boat that could

Under the command of Lt. Isadore Kovar, PT-137 missed a Japanese destroyer — and crippled a cruiser instead.

By Jon Guttman

10 days ago