‘Take her down!’ WWII submarine skipper sacrificed with final order Shot and clinging to the boat's bridge frame, submarine commander Howard W. Gilmore's gave his final order.By Jon Guttman2 days ago
What lessons did the US Army learn from the Gaza aid pier mission?The service dealt with a wild combination of turbulent weather, security threats and sweeping personnel restrictions.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 days ago
US-led drone strike in Syria kills al-Qaida-linked leaderA local media activist said the motorcycle the senior leader was riding was hit by two missiles.2 weeks ago
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle EastThe Abraham Lincoln is outfitted with F-35C and F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets and will replace the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt.By Diana Stancy2 weeks ago
Military sexual assault rate higher than DOD estimates, report findsDuring the war in Afghanistan, 24% of active duty women and 1.9% of active duty men experienced sexual assault, the report found.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 weeks ago
Airman deployed to ‘undisclosed location’ dies in non-combat incidentWright was assigned to the Air Force’s 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron and deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.By Jon Simkins3 weeks ago
Remains of missing World War II soldier set to return homeU.S. Army Private William Calkins was captured by Japanese forces and died in a prisoner of war camp in the Philippines in 1942 at the age of 20.3 weeks 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 South3 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 III3 weeks ago
Eight US troops injured in attack on base in SyriaInjured troops were treated for traumatic brain injury and smoke inhalation, according to the Pentagon.By Noah Robertson3 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 Guttman4 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, AP4 weeks ago