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Caine visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela

The nation’s top military officer is visiting U.S. troops Monday in Puerto Rico and on a Navy warship in the region, where the U.S. has amassed a fleet.

3 days ago

New planes, ready fleet a focus as Wilsbach takes charge of Air Force

Wilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.

By Stephen Losey

8 days ago

US 7th Fleet ushers in new commander

Vice Adm. Patrick J. Hannifin took over for Vice Adm. Fred W. Kacher as commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, which covers the Navy’s largest operations area.

13 days ago

Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84

Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.

3 weeks ago

Senate confirms Wilsbach as Air Force chief of staff

Wilsbach will be the 24th general to head the Air Force, following the early retirement of Gen. David Allvin.

By Stephen Losey

4 weeks ago

Pentagon announces strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific Ocean

The strike marks the eighth against an alleged drug-carrying vessel and the first in the Pacific Ocean.

5 weeks ago