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Marine veteran killed in Ukraine was ‘fearless,’ his commander says

Veteran Marine Lance Cpl. Joel David Beal was hit by a mortar round while attempting to destroy a Russian infantry vehicle, his commander said.

15 hours ago

Members of the Oath Keepers extremist group stand on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.

Problems persist with how services report extremism, DOD watchdog says

Findings show ongoing issues with how the services track and report data on extremism in the ranks.

17 hours ago

Extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, critics say

While some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.

New military simulations for shooting, trench war, drones unveiled

The shooting system could replace the 1980s-era MILES system.

10 days ago

U.S. Army soldiers conduct preflight checks and load cargo onto CH-47 Chinooks Aug. 27, 2023, at al-Asad air base, Iraq.

Iranian-backed group vows to expand conflict if US airstrikes continue

U.S. fighter jets struck a Kataib Hezbollah operations center and a command-and-control node south of Baghdad on Tuesday, two defense officials said.

10 days ago

US, Philippines conduct joint patrols in South China Sea near Taiwan

The patrols come days after Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called the situation in the South China Sea increasingly “dire.”

10 days ago

This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows what it says a launch of the newly developed Chollima-1 rocket carrying the Malligyong-1 satellite at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, on May 31, 2023.

North Korea claims it successfully put spy satellite into orbit

North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.

11 days ago

President Joe Biden and China's President President Xi Jinping walk in the gardens at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, Calif., Wednesday, Nov, 15, 2023, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference.

Biden, Xi agree to restart military communications

President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.

2 weeks ago

Biden seeks better military relations with China when he meets with Xi

The plan is to revive the regular talks under the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement, used to improve safety in the air and sea.

2 weeks ago

Drone attacks on US troops in Middle East rise to 55 in under a month

The U.S. has struck multiple targets in Syria in retaliation.

3 weeks ago

Chinese coast guard and suspected Chinese militia ship block the Philippine coast guard ship BRP Cabra as they approach Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin Shoal, during a resupply mission at the disputed South China Sea on Friday Nov. 10, 2023.

Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels in South China Sea

China has stood by its claim to virtually the entire South China Sea, clashing with its neighbors and drawing in the U.S., Manila’s treaty ally.

3 weeks ago

Mental health evacuations for deployed US troops are on the rise

In 2022, 38.8% of evacuations from Central Command were mental health-related, compared to 33.5% in 2021 and 27.2% in 2020.

3 weeks ago

Fort Campbell soldier accused of cyberstalking, threatening judges

Two judges told the FBI they feared for their lives after the soldier posted a threat to Facebook on Oct. 26.

3 weeks ago

In this photo released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, The Emperor Alexander III nuclear submarine of the Russia navy test-fires a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from the White Sea.

Russia says it test-fired an ICBM from a new nuclear submarine

The report comes as tensions are soaring between Russia and the West over the fighting in Ukraine.

4 weeks ago

Marine vet pleads guilty to weapons charge in neo-Nazi power grid plot

The man joined the Marine Corps with the intention of gaining experience and training to benefit his neo-Nazi group.

4 weeks ago

Ex-State Dept. official, Marine veteran sentenced over Capitol riot

Federico Klein “waged a relentless siege on police officers” as he tried stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s electoral victory, prosecutors said.

4 weeks ago

China sends more ships and planes toward Taiwan

Taiwan says China has sent another 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island.

4 weeks ago

Seoul believes North Korea sent Russia over a million artillery shells

South Korea's top spy agency said the amount would last Moscow's forces about two months in Ukraine, according to a lawmaker briefed on the assessment.

4 weeks ago

The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 2, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China.

China and the US appear to restart military talks

China froze military exchanges after former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last August visited self-governing Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.

5 weeks ago

Flashpoints

The latest news from Marine Corps Times about global conflict, terrorism and U.S. military affairs

Veteran Marine Lance Cpl. Joel David Beal was hit by a mortar round while attempting to destroy a Russian infantry vehicle, his commander said.

Findings show ongoing issues with how the services track and report data on extremism in the ranks.

While some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.

The shooting system could replace the 1980s-era MILES system.

U.S. fighter jets struck a Kataib Hezbollah operations center and a command-and-control node south of Baghdad on Tuesday, two defense officials said.

The patrols come days after Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called the situation in the South China Sea increasingly “dire.”

North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.

President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.

The plan is to revive the regular talks under the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement, used to improve safety in the air and sea.

The U.S. has struck multiple targets in Syria in retaliation.

China has stood by its claim to virtually the entire South China Sea, clashing with its neighbors and drawing in the U.S., Manila’s treaty ally.

In 2022, 38.8% of evacuations from Central Command were mental health-related, compared to 33.5% in 2021 and 27.2% in 2020.

Two judges told the FBI they feared for their lives after the soldier posted a threat to Facebook on Oct. 26.

The report comes as tensions are soaring between Russia and the West over the fighting in Ukraine.

The man joined the Marine Corps with the intention of gaining experience and training to benefit his neo-Nazi group.

Federico Klein “waged a relentless siege on police officers” as he tried stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s electoral victory, prosecutors said.

Taiwan says China has sent another 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island.

South Korea's top spy agency said the amount would last Moscow's forces about two months in Ukraine, according to a lawmaker briefed on the assessment.

China froze military exchanges after former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last August visited self-governing Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.