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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 Ceder

4 days ago

Two US counter-mine ships based in the Middle East are now in Singapore, Navy says

The USS Santa Barbara and USS Tulsa, which are homeported in Bahrain, arrived in Singapore this week.

By Riley Ceder

8 days ago

Engineer acquitted of charges in probe into fatal 2017 Marine plane crash

A former Air Force engineer charged with making false statements and obstructing justice during a criminal investigation into the crash was acquitted.

By Cristina Stassis

2 weeks ago

Seventh US service member killed in action during Operation Epic Fury

A service member seriously wounded during an Iranian attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia has succumbed to their injuries, U.S. Central Command announced.

By Riley Ceder and J.D. Simkins

3 weeks ago

Trump to join grieving families for return of soldiers killed in Iran war

The president is joining families at Dover Air Force Base at the dignified transfer for the six U.S. troops killed in the war in the Middle East.

3 weeks ago

Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies from injuries sustained during maritime mission

Petty Officer Tyler Jaggers died Thursday from injuries he sustained while responding to a distressed mariner.

By Cristina Stassis

3 weeks ago

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