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Navy petty officer awarded for showdown with Somali pirates
The boatswain’s mate, who grew up in Egypt, was awarded for his gutsy role in responding to a pirate attack on a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria: CENTCOM
The Islamic State group claimed 153 attacks in both countries in the first six months of 2024, U.S. Central Command said Wednesday.
By Qassim Abdul-zahra and Abby Sewell
Ukrainian boxer sacrificed Olympic dreams to fight Russia’s invasion
Halinichev was killed at the front in March 2023, one of more than 400 athletes killed since the outbreak of the war. His body has yet to be recovered.
By Hanna Arhirova
10 soldiers will compete for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics
A total of ten service members will compete on behalf of the United States at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games — and they are all soldiers.
By Zamone Perez
A US carrier has repelled Houthi attacks for months. Will it hold up?
The Pentagon is wrestling over when the Eisenhower and its strike group should return home. And if they do return — what can replace them?
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckage
A Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Former Marine sentenced for firebombing Planned Parenthood clinic
He also planned attacks on the power grid, Dodger Stadium and home invasions.
By Todd South
US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate
Shortly after a strike widely attributed to Israel destroyed an Iranian consulate in Syria, the U.S. had a message for Iran: We had nothing to do with it.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Houthis may be running low on weapons stocks, U.S. commander says
The head of U.S. Air Forces Central said Wednesday that a slowing of Houthi attacks may indicate they are running low on missiles and drones.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks
Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.
Cost drain and weapon stockpile drawdowns worry Marine general
Expensive defenses against drone swarms and cheaper missiles will be too costly against a better armed foe.
By Todd South