The US has counter-mine ships homeported in the Middle East. Are they effective?Some military and defense experts argue the Independence-class littoral combat ship equipped with the MCM mission package falls short of its predecessor.By Riley Ceder6 hours ago
Marines test ‘cruise control’ swim feature on amphibious vehicle prototypeThe vehicles vying to replace the Marine Corps’ aging light armored vehicle fleet swam for the first time earlier this year. By Hope Hodge Seck4 days ago
Two US counter-mine ships based in the Middle East are now in Singapore, Navy saysThe USS Santa Barbara and USS Tulsa, which are homeported in Bahrain, arrived in Singapore this week. By Riley Ceder4 days ago
Trump vows retaliation after 2 US troops killed in Syria attackThree U.S. service members were also wounded and one U.S. civilian was killed in the ambush by a lone Islamic State member in central Syria.3 months ago
Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: ReportsThe U.S. currently has hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the Islamic State group.3 months ago
Marines retire ‘workhorse’ Assault Amphibious Vehicle after 50 yearsFrom the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.By Claire Barrett6 months ago