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Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questions
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.
US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China says
The U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”
USS Carney shoots down drone launched from Yemen
A U.S. official told the Associated Press that the Navy destroyer deemed the drone to be a threat and shot it down over water.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
USS Thomas Hudner shoots down ‘one-way attack drones’ in the Red Sea
Thursday's intercept was the second time the warship had shot down drones in eight days.
Navy women, sound off: What does the first female CNO mean to you?
Email us your thoughts.
By Diana Stancy
Navy warship wasn’t targeted by drone it shot down, Pentagon says
Wednesday's intercept was the second time in less than a month that a Navy warship has shot down a potential threat.
Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels in South China Sea
China has stood by its claim to virtually the entire South China Sea, clashing with its neighbors and drawing in the U.S., Manila’s treaty ally.
USS Ronald Reagan pulls into the Philippines amidst tension with China
Navy officials said the carrier's port call was planned in advance and not a response to recent maritime collisions between Beijing and Manila.
Senate to vote on top Air Force, Navy, USMC leaders in coming days
Chamber leaders are hopeful they'll soon have a solution to hundreds of other stalled nominations.
Fisher House awards $250K in grants to nonprofit military programs
This year’s recipients of the Fisher Service Award include a nationwide program helping terminally-ill troops and veterans fulfill their dreams.
Biden vows US resolve to back Israel as USS Ford enters region
The White House confirmed it has already begun delivering critically needed munitions and military equipment to Israel.
By Aamer Madhani and Tara Copp