Apache helicopter shoots down drones in Europe for first time in combat exercise
U.S. soldiers used Apache helicopters to pursue and attack drones in an air-to-air combat training exercise this week.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Iran war may force US to shift missile defenses from South Korea, Seoul says
The U.S. Army operates only a small number of THAAD batteries across the world, meaning a deployment can affect multiple theaters.
By Eve Sampson
100-year-old WWII veteran soars once again in P-51 Mustang
Joe Peterburs, who flew escort missions for bombers over Germany in World War II, was flying high with his granddaughter as his wingman.
By Dave Kindy
Army secretary aims to move quickly on leasing training land in Hawaii
The Army wants the sites in order to counter threats in the Indo-Pacific, but many Hawaiians are upset with the military's history of damaging their lands.
Pentagon creates new military border zone in Arizona
The fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Air Force to manage new militarized zone along US-Mexico border
Military personnel will patrol and stop trespassers along the stretch of land, which spans 250 miles of the Rio Grande River in Texas.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
No clear plan for supporting Guam missile defense system, GAO finds
The Government Accountability Office warn a firmer plan for management of Guam's missile defense architecture is needed.
By Jen Judson
Desert Storm Apache crews awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses
The aviators received the awards 34 years after they kickstarted the allied air campaign of Operation Desert Storm.
By Todd South
Army hits setback as Hawaii board votes to reject environmental study
Hawaii’s land board has rejected the Army’s environmental impact statement to retain land on the Big Island used for live-fire training.
Vets won’t see disruptions in VA services amid White House changes
VA leaders have pledged to keep services operating normally, even as several senior staffers depart office.
Sending THAAD to Israel adds to strain on US Army, leaders say
The top two Army leaders said the THAAD deployment also adds potential delays in modernizing the service’s missile defense systems.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US to send missile defense system and troops to Israel
That announcement comes as Iran has warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press