Marines to merge air control jobs as new air defense tech comes onlineThe Marine Corps believes it can merge air control jobs as it combines the duties of two types of air operations centers.By Todd South3 weeks ago
Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending billsRepublicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.By Bryant Harris5 weeks ago
No. 2 Marine confirmed by Senate amid top Marine’s health crisisLt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney will perform the duties of commandant while Commandant Gen. Eric Smith remains hospitalized.By Irene Loewenson7 months ago
Top Marine general in stable condition after apparent heart attackMarine Commandant Gen. Eric Smith was hospitalized Sunday evening following what the Marine Corps called a “medical emergency.”By Irene Loewenson7 months ago
Senate to vote on top Air Force, Navy, USMC leaders in coming daysChamber leaders are hopeful they'll soon have a solution to hundreds of other stalled nominations.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
No updates on top Marine general’s condition after hospitalizationHere's what we know.By Irene Loewenson7 months ago
Pentagon rushes Marine Corps general, other advisers to Middle East Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn will also be advising on how to mitigate civilian casualties in urban warfare.7 months ago
Biden asks Congress for Israel, Ukraine aid in giant defense package President Biden intends to ask Congress for nearly $100 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel amid heightened tensions throughout the Middle East.By Bryant Harris and Noah Robertson7 months ago
More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops on heightened alertOn Tuesday, more ships and forces were heading toward Israel, and other troops in the U.S. were preparing to deploy if called on.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 months ago
Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to IsraelThe buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.By Tara Copp, AP7 months ago
Israel-Hamas war reveals challenges to US pullback in Middle EastDefense analysts say the U.S. may face challenges in extracting American forces from the region in the wake of Hamas' attack on Israel.By Geoff Ziezulewicz7 months ago
US military to move a carrier strike group in support of IsraelDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel.By Tara Copp, AP7 months ago