Navy relieves admiral in charge of unmanned systems officeRear Adm. Kevin Smith was relieved of his duties “due to a loss of confidence” based on a complaint substantiated by a Naval IG investigation.By Riley Ceder11 hours ago
How Memorial Day has evolved from its Civil War originsMemorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen troops. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.3 days ago
How many vets will be in Congress after the election? The number of lawmakers with military experience has steadily declined since the 1970s.By Leo Shane III17 months ago
3 US troops injured in drone attack in Iraq; Biden orders airstrikesOne of the U.S. troops suffered critical injuries in the attack that occurred Monday, according to officials.By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press17 months ago
Pentagon revamps how it prevents, handles collateral damage in strikesThe entire Defense Department has civilian harm reduction marching orders.By Meghann Myers17 months ago
Iraq scrambles to contain fighting amid attacks on US troopsDozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced Baghdad into a balancing act.By Kareem Chehayeb18 months ago
Attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria have resumed, Pentagon saysAttacks have returned after a week-long pause in late November.By Meghann Myers18 months ago
Senate votes to keep US troops in Syria amid Iran-backed attacksThe Senate voted down a resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria amid dozens of attacks from Iran-backed proxies in the war-torn country.By Bryant Harris18 months ago
Petraeus says Israel should try U.S.-style counterinsurgency in GazaCivil-military lessons from past wars could hold keys for current conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas war, retired Army Gen. David Petraeus said.By Todd South and Meghann Myers18 months ago
Iranian drone ‘took unsafe action’ near carrier Dwight D. EisenhowerTuesday's "unsafe and unprofessional" action comes as Navy warships continue to intercept drones in the region.By Geoff Ziezulewicz18 months ago
Attacks on US troops in Middle East have diminished, Pentagon saysThe four-day break has been the longest since steady attacks began on Oct. 17.By Meghann Myers18 months ago
USS Thomas Hudner shoots down ‘one-way attack drones’ in the Red SeaThursday's intercept was the second time the warship had shot down drones in eight days.By Geoff Ziezulewicz18 months ago