The destroyer has been at the forefront of the fight against Houthi rebels in the Middle East for the past six months. The combatant command oversees more than 380,000 U.S troops and civilians and is at the center of American efforts to counter China's military ascent. Tibor Rubin had a history of defying the Reaper. By Jon Guttman
11 days ago U.S. military bunkers across the Middle East are getting new doors and added protection as recent events draw attention to indirect blast-related injuries. By Hope Hodge Seck
11 days ago The hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill. Five of the injured troops were transported to a civilian hospital, with four released the next day, the Navy said. The Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship. One lawmaker called Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s answers to recruiting questions “a lot of hot air.” The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique. Years of spending more on weapons systems than on quality of life was one reason, the Marine Corps’ budget chief said. Load More