Chinese fighter jet comes uncomfortably close to US bomber over South China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military says, underscoring the potential for a mishap as both countries vie for influence in the region.
A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military says, underscoring the potential for a mishap as both countries vie for influence in the region.
US airstrikes target Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for recent drone attacks
The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.
The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.
Coast Guard searches for missing fishing vessel and crew off Georgia coast
The vessel, named the Carol Ann, was scheduled to return on Wednesday, but the owner reported the crew missing on Friday.
The vessel, named the Carol Ann, was scheduled to return on Wednesday, but the owner reported the crew missing on Friday.
Army private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, US military says
Pvt. Travis King, 23, ran across the heavily fortified border from South Korea and became the first American detained in North Korea in nearly five years.
Pvt. Travis King, 23, ran across the heavily fortified border from South Korea and became the first American detained in North Korea in nearly five years.
US Navy warship intercepts three missiles, several drones in Red Sea
The missiles and drones were fired from Yemen and were heading north, U.S. officials said.
The missiles and drones were fired from Yemen and were heading north, U.S. officials said.
Pentagon footage shows hundreds of 'highly concerning' intercepts by Chinese planes
The officials said the Chinese flights were risky and aggressive in nature, but stopped short of calling most of them unsafe — a specific term that is used only in the most egregious cases.
The officials said the Chinese flights were risky and aggressive in nature, but stopped short of calling most of them unsafe — a specific term that is used only in the most egregious cases.
US Department of Defense issues 'be ready to deploy' orders over weekend in response to Israel-Hamas war
The U.S. Department of Defense issued orders to troops over the weekend to "be ready to deploy" if necessary to defend Israel in the event of another attack.
The U.S. Department of Defense issued orders to troops over the weekend to "be ready to deploy" if necessary to defend Israel in the event of another attack.
Coast Guard rescues 2 from sinking 44-foot sailboat off South Carolina
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people Friday aboard a 44-foot sailboat that sank just off South Carolina.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people Friday aboard a 44-foot sailboat that sank just off South Carolina.
North Korea threatens nuclear strike over US aircraft carrier's arrival in South Korea
The U.S. and South Korean governments have repeatedly warned that any attempt by North Korea to use nuclear weapons would result in the end of their government.
The U.S. and South Korean governments have repeatedly warned that any attempt by North Korea to use nuclear weapons would result in the end of their government.
US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea
The arrival of the USS Ronald Reagan is expected to enrage North Korea, which views the deployment of such a powerful military asset as a major security threat.
The arrival of the USS Ronald Reagan is expected to enrage North Korea, which views the deployment of such a powerful military asset as a major security threat.
Marines inch grudgingly toward integrating women and men at boot camp
While companies of men and women train together, Marine Corps leaders still fervently believe there must be a degree of segregation as they mold young people.
While companies of men and women train together, Marine Corps leaders still fervently believe there must be a degree of segregation as they mold young people.
US Army identifies 2 soldiers killed after transport vehicle flips in Alaska training area
The soldiers were identified as specialists who joined the U.S. Army in July 2020.
The soldiers were identified as specialists who joined the U.S. Army in July 2020.
Armed Turkish drone shot down after it came too close to US troops in Syria
The Pentagon says the U.S. military shot down an armed Turkish drone that came within 500 meters of American troops in northeastern Syria.
The Pentagon says the U.S. military shot down an armed Turkish drone that came within 500 meters of American troops in northeastern Syria.
US Navy sailor launches rescue of puppy saved during overseas deployment: ‘Can’t leave a comrade behind’
Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."
Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."
Navy SEALs to be tested for PEDs after tragic death of recruit
The new policy comes after the death of Navy SEAL recruit Kyle Mullen, who died during Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, or BUD/S, in 2022.
The new policy comes after the death of Navy SEAL recruit Kyle Mullen, who died during Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, or BUD/S, in 2022.
North Korea denounces US as 'persistent threat,' promises strong response
North Korea slammed the United States over a recent Pentagon report that labeled it a “persistent” threat because of weapons of mass destruction.
North Korea slammed the United States over a recent Pentagon report that labeled it a “persistent” threat because of weapons of mass destruction.
The Army overhauling its recruiting efforts to reverse years of enlistment shortfalls
The Army hasn't met its annual goal for new enlistment contracts in nearly 10 years, and is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting efforts.
The Army hasn't met its annual goal for new enlistment contracts in nearly 10 years, and is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting efforts.
NATO testing underwater drones off the coast of Europe to deter Russia
NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.
NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Navy officers involved in 2021 Pearl Harbor fuel spill get written reprimands instead of firing or suspension
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.