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Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fight
The Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.
Criticism swirls over defense secretary’s hushed-up hospitalization
Former President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issues a fireable offense.
US, allies promise larger military response if Red Sea attacks persist
A coalition of 13 nations warned of increased military response if Houthi assaults on commercial ships continue.
Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential race
Military and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.
US military leaders press Israel to shift from major combat
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown will join Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for meetings in Israel.
By Tara Copp, AP
How deployed Marines are making do after grounding of Osprey aircraft
The grounding has left the Marine Corps without the aircraft it usually relies on for the speedy transport of people and equipment.
How embracing a former enemy at Pearl Harbor ended one veteran’s war
“Who will be there?” "The pilot who sunk my ship."
By Frank A. Vargo, The War Horse
US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China says
The U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”
USS Carney responds to multiple attacks on commercial ships in Red Sea
The men and women of the Carney shot down three air drones fired from Yemen and heading in their direction Sunday.
Slain Marine’s family fails to win lawsuit against Alec Baldwin
A lawsuit against Alec Baldwin filed by relatives of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan, has been resolved.
Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.
The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.
By Gary Fields