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

A TV screen shows files image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.

North Korea fires missiles after Harris leaves South Korea

North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea hours after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris flew home from a visit to South Korea.

14 hours ago

A TV screen shows a file image of a North Korean missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.

North Korea test launches missiles on eve of Harris trip to Seoul

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles Wednesday, a day before U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is to visit South Korea.

2 days ago

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12 civilians killed, 5 injured during U.S. operations in 2021

Ten of those deaths were the result of an errant bombing in Kabul a day before U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan for good.

Ukrainian soldiers unload ammunition in the recently retaken Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

Advanced air defense weapons head to Ukraine in 2 months

The Pentagon will deliver the first two National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, or NASAMS, to Ukraine in the next two months.

2 days ago

Inside a liberated Ukrainian city, and how NATO tactics helped free it

Before NATO countries began training Ukrainians, officers would shout orders and cared more about rank than results.

3 days ago

Foreign vessels, some of them have Chinese flags, fish near Torishima, Japan, on Oct. 31, 2014.

China using civilian ships to enhance navy capability, reach

China has been increasingly using civilian ships including hundreds of fishing trawlers to back up its vast territorial claims and project military power.

5 days ago

Andy Huynh, left, and Alex Drueke, far right, are seen hugging their loved ones after arriving at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

Veterans captured fighting in Ukraine return home to Alabama

Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh arrived home to Alabama on Saturday, greeted by hugs, cheers and tears of joy at the state’s main airport.

5 days ago

People watch a news program showing a file image of a missile launch by North Korea at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

South Korea says North Korea test-fired missile toward sea

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile Sunday toward its eastern seas, extending a provocative streak in weapons testing.

5 days ago

US weapons, partisans played role in Ukraine’s successful offensive

One officer described how his men laid the groundwork for victory by slipping deep into Russian-held territory in the months leading up to the assault.

8 days ago

Use us for combat zone tests, Ukraine minister tells US war industry

Ukraine's deputy defense minister suggested anti-tank systems with a 6-kilometer range or suicide drones as options his military could use.

9 days ago

Veterans Alexander Drueke, left, and Andy Huynh, right, disappeared while fighting Russia with Ukrainian forces on June 9, 2022.

Alabama veterans captured while fighting in Ukraine released

U.S. veterans Alexander Drueke and Andy Huynh have been released after about three months in captivity, relatives said Wednesday.

9 days ago

Putin sets partial military call-up, won’t ‘bluff’ on nukes

It’s the first call-up in Russia since World War II and is sure to further fuel tensions with the Western backers of Ukraine.

9 days ago