USS Oscar Austin crew awarded combat action ribbon for Red Sea actions
The destroyer provided combat support to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea.
By Riley Ceder
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USS Harry S. Truman returns to US after months of battling Houthis
The Truman saw continuous action for over 50 days, conducting precision airstrikes and launching missiles while under constant fire from Houthi militants.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend
The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.
By Joe Gould
Defense Secretary Austin’s visit to Israel reveals divisions on Iran
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday discussed Iran’s nuclear ambitions with his Israeli counterpart on a visit to the country.
Egypt ties an ‘essential pillar’ in region, Austin says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Cairo on the latest leg of his Middle East tour.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes unannounced visit to Baghdad
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he held talks with top Iraqi officials, including the prime minister and defense minister.
House Republicans tout Ukraine oversight, brace for funding fight
Pentagon officials suggest that they will need Congress to keep passing Ukraine aid over the long-haul as Republican skeptics harden their opposition.
US vows to send more drones, aid to Ukraine on war’s anniversary
The Pentagon announced it would send more drones to Ukraine to aid its fight against Russia on the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the invasion.
By Joe Gould
Navy eliminates COVID-19 vaccination requirement for deployment
Due to host nation policies, unvaccinated sailors who deploy may find their ability to take liberty ashore is restricted.
NATO summit defense spending pledges may exceed 2% target, Austin says
Members nations hold their next summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius in July.
A return to the Philippines
The longtime ally could again host U.S. naval forces in the not-too-distant future.
China seizure of Taiwan not ‘imminent,’ says key DoD official
Colin Kahl responded to an Air Force general’s leaked assessment that an attempt could come in the next two years.
By Joe Gould