Navy petty officer awarded for showdown with Somali pirates
The boatswain’s mate, who grew up in Egypt, was awarded for his gutsy role in responding to a pirate attack on a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Top Trump officials accidentally shared war plans with media
Hegseth reportedly assured chat participants that “we are currently clean on OPSEC” despite the accidental inclusion of a journalist.
College students charged in ‘Catch a Predator’ style ambush on soldier
Six Massachusetts students are accused of assaulting a soldier after luring him to campus as part of a TikTok trend.
By Todd South
Greek tanker drifting ablaze after suspected Houthi attacks in Red Sea
The attack, the most serious in the Red Sea in weeks, comes during a monthslong campaign by Houthis targeting ships over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria: CENTCOM
The Islamic State group claimed 153 attacks in both countries in the first six months of 2024, U.S. Central Command said Wednesday.
By Qassim Abdul-zahra and Abby Sewell
Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckage
A Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press