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It is time to recognize the GWOT combat service of all soldiers
Opinion: Failure to recognize soldiers who supported the wider GWOT operations is willful disrespect.
By Lt. Col. Robert J. McKenna (ret.)
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.
US Navy jets sent to base in Middle East to bolster Israel defense
Around 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 Press
5 US troops, 2 contractors injured in rocket attack at Iraq base
Five 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. Baldor
RIP to a Marine general who paved the way for the Corps of today
Gen. George Crist was the first Marine general to run a unified combatant command, ushering in joint operations as the norm.
By Todd South
Australia-based Marines ready for crisis response, regional tensions
Marines have established a yearly presence in Australia’s Northern Territory. The rotation commander spoke to Military Times about this year's mission.
US to boost military presence in Middle East amid growing tensions
The U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Five questions for the outgoing chief of the National Guard Bureau
Gen. Daniel Hokanson, who retired Friday after four decades in uniform, reflects on his time leading the National Guard Bureau.
By Todd South
18th Airborne at center of major Pacific exercise for the first time
A Hawaii headquarters will run a simulated battle with the North Carolina-based unit as its lead.
By Todd South
First F-16 fighter jets arrive in Ukraine, officials say
President Joe Biden gave the go-ahead in August 2023 for F-16s to be sent to Ukraine, though the U.S. will not be providing any fighter jets directly.
By Linus Höller