US Navy unveils newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS IowaThe 377-foot vessel can dive to depths of more than 800 feet below the surface and maneuver at speeds of over 25 knots.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 weeks ago
The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstepA tiny island on Japan’s western frontier is now the front line in a potential clash over Taiwan.8 weeks ago
Corpsman receives medal for saving Marine from heat strokeHospital Corpsman Billy Bui said his sense of duty comes from his grandfather, who risked everything to help his family flee Vietnam.By Riley Ceder2 months ago
Army Ranger sacrifices life shielding wounded comrade and medevac unitSgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz was shot while shielding his comrades from enemy fire as they worked to save an injured Afghan ally.By Jon Guttman3 months ago
Navy names aircraft carriers after former presidents Bush and ClintonThe Navy vessels will be the first to bear the names of former presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush.By Riley Ceder3 months ago
In quiet shift, Marines allow mixed-gender DI teams to train recruitsA typical integrated team will have three DIs of one gender and a fourth of the opposite gender, with most featuring three male instructors and one female.By Hope Hodge Seck4 months ago