The Navy’s moves against the Houthis mirrors the sea service's Middle East operations in the 1980s. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 4, 2024. One of the damaged hangars is involved in restoring the only surviving B-17D Flying Fortress bomber. Researchers have measured more than 14,000 soldiers and Marines in recent years. The Navy destroyed dozens of Houthi drones and missiles in February during a relentless month of engagements with the militant group. The Air Force's revamp isn't "an optional thing," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin said. "The strategic environment compels us to do this." Smaller command posts already are being tested at the National Training Center and overseas. The new system is designed to improve troops’ ability to communicate with their moving company and add transparency to the process. Amid budget challenges, the Army is looking at in-house solutions to address pay, recruiting and quality-of-life concerns. The Pentagon acknowledged an American MQ-9 Reaper drone went down recently in the Red Sea amid an ongoing battle with Houthi militants in the region. Load More