Trump names nominees to take over Middle East, Africa commandsIf confirmed, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper would be the second Navy officer to lead U.S. Central Command.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 weeks ago
Marines, Army deploying missile systems to Luzon StraitSegments of the training area where the systems will operate are less than 90 miles from Taiwan.By Todd South6 weeks ago
USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official saysSixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times. By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among alliesThe U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.6 weeks ago
DHS ends deportation protections for AfghansRefugees from Afghanistan previously granted temporary protected status may now be forced to return to a region many feel is unsafe.By Riley Ceder8 weeks ago
US Coast Guard to add heavy icebreaker amid shipbuilding overhaulThe new vessel will be the first heavy polar icebreaker to be built in the U.S. in about five decades. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher8 weeks ago