Military sexual assault rate higher than DOD estimates, report finds
During the war in Afghanistan, 24% of active duty women and 1.9% of active duty men experienced sexual assault, the report found.
Trump belittles Medal of Honor award in campaign speech
“They’re either in very bad shape because they’ve been hit so many times by bullets or they’re dead,” Trump said of Medal of Honor recipients.
Eight US troops injured in attack on base in Syria
Injured troops were treated for traumatic brain injury and smoke inhalation, according to the Pentagon.
US approves $20 billion weapons sale to Israel amid regional tensions
The sale includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, with the first deliveries expected in 2029.
By Tara Copp, AP
Could thousands more US Marines be stationed in Australia?
An Australian think tank report argues that putting more Marines in the Land Down Under is both urgent and doable.
By Todd South
Iranian brothers charged in smuggling operation tied to SEALs’ deaths
Two men linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard are charged with providing material support to Iran’s weapons-of-mass-destruction program.
By Matthew Barakat
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