Latest "Fallujah" stories

Navy SEAL, Silver Star recipient Mike Day dies

Day suffered 27 gunshots while leading a Naval Special Warfare task unit on a 2007 mission to take down a high-ranking al-Qaida leader in Fallujah, Iraq.

By Diana Stancy Correll

6 months ago

New book explores life, legacy of ‘bold’ female Marine killed in Iraq

“Be bold. Be brief. Be gone" was one of Maj. Megan McClung's mottos, both for dealing with the press and for living life.

By Irene Loewenson

8 months ago

What naming a ship after Fallujah means to those who fought there

'I think that the naming of a ship like this is going to bring, not closure, but it’s going to bring some sort of honor and homage to what was lost there.'

By Irene Loewenson

9 months ago

Tell us: What do you think of the Navy ship name, the USS Fallujah?

We want to know what you think of the name. Vote in our poll here.

By Andrea Scott

9 months ago

Next America-class amphibious assault ship to be named ‘Fallujah’

“This namesake deserves to be in the Pantheon of iconic Marine Corps battles."

By Diana Stancy Correll

10 months ago

Urban combat veterans share lessons for Ukraine fight

Ukrainians taking a stand may plant seeds for future resistance.

19 months ago