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
US, South Korea to extend military drills after North Korean launches
The U.S. and South Korea announced they will extend joint military drills in the wake of North Korea’s saber-rattling.
By Joe Gould
Drone-killing Vampires due in Ukraine next year, Pentagon says
The U.S. is aiming to send Ukraine the “Vampire” counter-drone system by mid-2023, with a contract award expected within months, a Pentagon spokesman said.
By Joe Gould
Republicans push back on Okinawa F-15 withdrawal
Four Republicans are expressing concern about the Air Force’s decision to replace permanent F-15 squadrons in Okinawa with rotational forces.
White House nixed 4-star promotion for Army officer: report
The Army's top civilian and officer, as well as the defense secretary, supported the nomination, but the White House did not, the Washington Post reported.
By Zamone Perez
Biden National Defense Strategy tackles China, Russia, nuke deterrence
The administration’s first National Defense Strategy highlights Beijing’s growing military strength.
New Pentagon abortion policy draws ire of GOP, praise from Democrats
Defense Department officials will cover troops' travel expenses for abortions in certain cases.
Iranian drone trainers in Crimea to help Russians, White House says
The White House accused Iran of sending its military personnel to Crimea to assist Russian pilots who bombarded Kyiv with Iranian kamikaze drone.
By Joe Gould
US pushes patchwork air defense for Ukraine amid Russian blitz
Ukraine’s allies need to “chip in” to create a complex mix of air defenses, says Gen. Mark Milley.
By Joe Gould
3 Navy officers reprimanded in death of SEAL trainee
The death of Seaman Kyle Mullen has triggered a number of changes in how sailors are monitored during the physically and mentally exhausting test.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press