US defense secretary discusses upgrading India ties to counter ChinaThe U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.By Ashok Sharma, AP11 months ago
China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”By Mike Yeo11 months ago
Son of former LA Dodger Steve Sax killed in California Osprey crashThe former Dodger said his son had wanted to be a pilot since he was young.23 months ago
Chasing pavement: Offutt’s massive runway renovation enters home stretchThe 18-month overhaul is expected to finish in September or OctoberBy Rachel S. Cohen24 months ago
US defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to BahrainAmerica’s top defense official vowed Saturday to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to counter its “dangerous use” of suicide drones in the wider Mideast.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press2 years ago
VA vows to help hundreds of veterans experiencing homelessness in LA by year’s endThe city is home to about one in every ten homeless veterans in America today.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Reflections on trust from father of fallen Green Beret on 4th anniversary of deadly Niger ambush“Trust” takes many forms.By Henry Black3 years ago
France says leader of group behind 2017 deaths of four US troops in Niger killedRumors of the militant leader’s death had circulated for weeks in Mali, though authorities in the region had not confirmed it.By Baba Ahmed and Krista Larson3 years ago
VA promises renewed focus on preventing homelessness amid pandemic impact concernsVA Secretary Denis McDonough also promises quick action on issues surrounding homeless prevention efforts in Los Angeles.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
‘We’re going to stay in Iraq,’ says top US Middle East commanderThere are no plans to draw down in Iraq, though the defense secretary and Central Command boss talk about it reguarly.By Meghann Myers3 years ago
‘Uneasy deterrence’ reached with Iran, says top US Navy official in MideastVice Adm. Sam Paparo, the Navy's Fifth Fleet commander, has not seen any major crises in the Persian Gulf since taking charge several months ago.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press3 years ago
National Hockey League takes over Air Force Academy in front of sellout crowd Saturday’s game marked the second time in three years the NHL has played outdoors at a service academy.By Jon Simkins4 years ago