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The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops
The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
By Michael K. Nagata
Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending bills
Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.
US gives Ukraine seized Iranian weapons that were headed to Houthis
The U.S. has once again sent weapons to Ukraine seized from an Iranian group that attempted to smuggle the munitions to Yemen’s Houthi militants.
US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate
Shortly after a strike widely attributed to Israel destroyed an Iranian consulate in Syria, the U.S. had a message for Iran: We had nothing to do with it.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Deployed troops inhaled toxic air even while off-duty, study finds
Lung samples from service members they tested found traces of toxic vaporized metals and other hazardous items, well above that of non-deployed personnel.
Navy destroyer Gravely takes out Houthi drones, missile in the Red Sea
The Navy destroyer Gravely and U.S. forces destroyed drones and a missile fired toward the U.S. ship by Houthi militants.
First MQ-4C Triton drone arrives at Naval Air Station Sigonella
The Navy's Triton drone reached initial operating capability last fall and is now being forward-deployed.
By Diana Stancy
March Red Sea recap: Navy keeps up with steady pace of Houthi attacks
In March the Navy reportedly engaged with a larger number of anti-ship ballistic missiles and air drones, but fewer surface drones than the month prior.
Navy fends off Houthi drone attack for second day in a row
Thursday's takedown of four Houthi attack drones that were headed for a U.S. warship comes after a similar attack on Wednesday.
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
Seabees prep for chilly conditions in upcoming Norway deployment
The Seabee training reflects the U.S. military's intense focus on preparing for a potential Arctic fight.
By Diana Stancy