Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckageA Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press4 days ago
Corps IDs Marine who died in California ‘aviation ground mishap’Cpl. Miguel Maya, a U/AH-1 aircraft avionics technician, died “as a result of an aviation ground mishap,” the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing said.By Irene Loewenson6 days ago
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacksNearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.By Meghann Myers8 weeks ago
Body of New Hampshire Marine killed in helicopter crash comes homeThe obituary of Capt. Jack Casey hinted at a jokester who was never too busy to help.2 months ago
Cost drain and weapon stockpile drawdowns worry Marine generalExpensive defenses against drone swarms and cheaper missiles will be too costly against a better armed foe.By Todd South3 months ago
5 Marines killed in CH-53E helicopter crash mourned as ‘the very best’All were in their 20s ― and the youngest was just 21.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Sailors’ endurance tested amid 4 months of constant Red Sea threatsSailors aboard the carrier Eisenhower and its accompanying warships have spent months defending against ballistic missiles and flying attack drones.By Bernat Armangue and Tara Copp, AP3 months ago
Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuriesTroops have been attacked 170 times since October.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
40 militants killed in strikes on Iraq and Syria, Pentagon saysThe U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Corps is searching for 5 Marines after helicopter found in CaliforniaA search-and-rescue team discovered the aircraft in San Diego Country at 9:08 a.m. local time Wednesday.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Helicopter with 5 Marines aboard goes missing over CaliforniaThe Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago