Rep. Don Bacon urged the Army to “give serious consideration” to basing armor units overseas after Army Times investigated suicides in tank units. The Center for Strategic and International Studies said the Army should reduce its Europe rotations in favor of permanent bases. Navy destroyers are being tested at an unprecedented rate in the Middle East. The Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year. A German warship fired two SM-2 interceptors at an American MQ-9 drone in the Red Sea, but both missed. Troops are scattered around the area, living in tents, hotels and private residences, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said. By Uriel García, The Texas Tribune and Davis Winkie 3 months ago All were members of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the Flying Tigers. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin. The Texas Military Department posted a photo to its official X account Tuesday afternoon, showing the Gonzales flag flying above its headquarters in Austin It was an "isolated incident and there was no threat to other Marines or the public,” a Marine spokeswoman said. Load More