US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimatesThe U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press3 days ago
Pentagon disputes report of firefight following Abbey Gate bombingA new report on the 2021 airport bombing in Afghanistan which killed 13 U.S. troops suggests the assault may have involved more than one attacker.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided USMore than a dozen senators said Congress needs to raise the limit on the number of special immigrant visas the U.S. can process for Afghans.7 weeks ago
Osprey pilot, flight engineer to earn posthumous awards for 2010 crashTwo airmen will posthumously receive the Distinguished Flying Cross nearly 14 years after the CV-22 Osprey they were flying crashed in Afghanistan.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown7 weeks ago
Father of Marine killed in Afghanistan arrested at State of the Union The father of a Marine killed in Afghanistan was kicked out of the president's national address Thursday after trying to disrupt the speech.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Army units must trim command posts, add drones to survive Smaller command posts already are being tested at the National Training Center and overseas.By Todd South2 months ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plightNearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
Helicopter pilot details final days of HH-60 rescue ops in Afghanistan"I found a spot in the clouds [where] I could see the ground, and then we basically dove," Maj. Mark Ross said of the evacuation.By Rachel S. Cohen3 months ago
Iraq’s leader wants US troops out, but there’s no timeline in placeIraq's prime minister has said it's time for troops to go, but hasn't made any formal requests.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aidAs the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.By Bryant Harris3 months ago
Lawmakers return to DC with new shutdown deadlines loomingDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024.By Leo Shane III4 months ago