A-10 Warthog crashes near Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II reportedly crashed near the Strait of Hormuz at around the same time an F-15E fighter jet was shot down.
By J.D. Simkins
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Iranian strikes target the infrastructure behind US airpower
Iran has struck radar systems, satellite communications and mission-critical aircraft at US bases across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
By Michael Scanlon
Excerpt from Bing West’s latest novel ‘The Last Platoon’
In this excerpt from Bing West's latest novel, "The Last Platoon," Marine Captain Diego Cruz, whose platoon, together with a small band of CIA operatives, is protecting a besieged base in Helmand, Afghanistan’s most violent province.
By Bing West
Steamy movie about Col. Sanders is as hard to swallow as a greasy bucket of fried chicken
This movie about Col. Sanders will leave you wondering how he got his rank and the girl...
By Sarah Sicard
Best pics of the week: Dec. 13, 2020
Recruits work together during the Crucible at Parris Island, paratroopers train in Syria, Santa appears with the Blue Angels and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
The steps veterans can take to avoid underemployment
Many veterans report that their jobs don't match their skill level. Here's how to find employment that recognizes your expertise.
By Harm Venhuizen
Pilots, maintainers are worn out and under-trained, aviation safety commission says
A military aviation safety commission found a host of institutional problems.
Lawmakers, former officials surge support for Flournoy to be Biden’s defense secretary
As speculation mounts that Biden may look elsewhere, supporters are flooding to back Michèle Flournoy, long seen as the presumptive nominee.
No SecDef pick from Biden as Flournoy hits resistance from progressives
President-elect Joe Biden announced the core of his national security team on Monday, but he has yet to name his choice for defense secretary.
Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots volunteers plan donation drives in pandemic
Marine veteran Raul “Arbe” Arbelaez is nervous about raising enough toys every year, but with more kids in need this Christmas than usual, he’s especially anxious.
By Ben Stansell
The surprising population left behind by SNAP? The military
Food security for military families should be considered a matter of national security, says the author of this commentary.
By Abby J. Leibman
Top US general in the Mideast says ISIS in Iraq and Syria still long-term threat
While no longer a major security threat, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said ISIS is never going to be defeated unless the international community can address the indoctrination of refugees displaced by years of war.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press