Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operationsPieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.By Todd South3 days ago
What Marines may be learning from Houthi tactics in the Red SeaTo some observers of the Marine Corps’ modernization plans, aspects of the Houthis' operations in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden sound familiar.By Irene Loewenson5 days ago
US Pacific boss ‘very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in region“What’s next and how far are they willing to go in that area?” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command boss Adm. John Aquilino asked.4 weeks ago
Why getting better barracks matters to the top enlisted Marine“We’re not asking for Taj Mahals,” Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz said.By Irene Loewenson4 weeks ago
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rushIf Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers6 weeks ago
2025 budget: 4.5% pay raise, shift of troops from active to reserveThe Pentagon is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars for mental health and suicide prevention programs, among others.By Meghann Myers8 weeks ago
US and allies down dozens of Houthi drones in Red Sea showdownU.S. and coalition forces took out a steady stream of Houthi attack drones Saturday.By Jonathan Lehrfeld8 weeks ago
US, UK strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer Red Sea attacksAmerican and British fighter jets hit sites in eight locations, targeting missiles, launchers, rockets, drones and air defense systems.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP2 months ago
US drone goes down off Yemen; underwater Houthi drone taken outThe Pentagon acknowledged an American MQ-9 Reaper drone went down recently in the Red Sea amid an ongoing battle with Houthi militants in the region.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 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
Biden budget plan won’t reach Capitol Hill for another monthDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 12, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 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