Night vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo crash
The CH-53 Super Stallion crashed Feb. 6, 2024, during a night flight when it hit a mountain near Pine Valley, California, killing all five Marines aboard.
By Tara Copp, AP
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Supreme Court allows transgender military ban to take effect, for now
The high court moved to allow President Donald Trump's administration to enforce a ban on transgender troops while legal challenges proceed.
Two troops killed, one seriously injured in vehicle accident at border
The service members were deployed in support of ongoing security operations at the southern border.
By Tara Copp, AP
US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts
About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.
Leaders expect big enlisted pay raise won’t cause new financial woes
Lawmakers expressed concerns that extra money for young troops could make some families ineligible for federal nutrition programs.
Marines save injured motorcyclist stranded in California desert
A man had been stranded for nearly two days after flipping his off-road motorcycle when a Marine helicopter crew spotted him.
By Riley Ceder