Marine training chief wants to ‘let NCOs loose’ with more drone accessThe Marines’ new Attack Drone Team is tackling the challenge of turning drones into weapons. And they want to get more personnel in on the action.By Hope Hodge Seck11 days ago
US to reduce military footprint in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troopsThe departure would return force levels to where they had been for years, after the U.S. and its allies waged a multiyear campaign to defeat ISIS.By Tara Copp, AP and Beth Sullivan3 weeks ago
Navy petty officer awarded for showdown with Somali piratesThe boatswain’s mate, who grew up in Egypt, was awarded for his gutsy role in responding to a pirate attack on a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden.By Hope Hodge Seck4 weeks ago
US Navy unveils newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS IowaThe 377-foot vessel can dive to depths of more than 800 feet below the surface and maneuver at speeds of over 25 knots.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher5 weeks ago
Marine Corps introduces drone attack teamThe Marine Corps created the team in response to the rising use of unmanned aerial vehicles in international conflicts.By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq saysAl-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.8 weeks ago