Navy helicopter evacuates mariner injured in Red Sea Houthi attackThe mariner was flown by a U.S. helicopter based on the USS Philippine Sea to another nearby ship for medical treatment.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press34 hours ago
Marine training shifts may add tech, change officer assignmentsThe Corps is evaluating the "quality spread" policy for new officer job field assignments.By Todd South34 hours ago
Navy ship ran aground when officer went to dinner, investigation findsA summary of an investigation found a loss of situational awareness and poor procedural compliance led to the grounding.By Jonathan Lehrfeld5 weeks ago
US special forces want longer reach for rockets, snipers, robotsThe new sniper rifle would replace two weapons currently in use.By Todd South5 weeks ago
For data in their sights, US special ops seek military Google GlassThe device would work day or night as well as with existing night vision gear.By Todd South5 weeks ago
SEALs want loitering munitions aboard insert/extract patrol boatsThe launcher addition to the SEAL boat would hold loitering munitions, drones or other payloads.By Todd South5 weeks ago
Submarine delays push SEALs to find new underwater approachesA newly fielded vehicle and better dive gear are helping bridge the gap.By Todd South5 weeks ago
Live-fire training suspended for Special Forces after range incidentThe Army suspended all Special Forces range activities for 72 hours following an accidental shooting on a range when live rounds were mixed in with blanks.By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
Budget strain pauses MC-130J amphibious project for special forcesU.S. Special Operations Command has paused an ambitious program to make its MC-130J transport plane capable of water landings and takeoff.By Todd South5 weeks ago
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has a new leaderThe 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.By Geoff Ziezulewicz6 weeks ago
New Air Force policy aims to help aviators seek mental health careA new Air Force policy eliminates the mandatory “stabilization” period that kept aviators grounded longer after seeking help for mental health issues.By Zamone Perez6 weeks ago
US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmerA U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 weeks ago