Missing marines in helicopter crash confirmed dead, US military says
Marines in a helicopter crash this week have been confirmed dead, according to a statement from the U.S. military. Here’s what’s known about the crash.
Missing Marine helicopter located near San Diego; search continues for crew
A Marine Corps helicopter went missing overnight in stormy Southern California, prompting a search for the craft and its crew of five.
US retaliation strikes hit 85 targets in Iraq and Syria, 36 Houthi sites in Yemen
U.S. strikes hit 85 targets late Friday throughout Iraq and Syria where Iran-backed fighters are deployed. More were sent on Saturday to Houthi sites in Yemen. Here’s what’s known about the attacks.
US sends 2nd round of strikes on Saturday to Yemen’s Houthis
The United States sent a second wave of strikes Saturday, in operation with Britain, to 36 Houthi sites in Yemen after targeting dozens of sites Friday in Iraq and Syria.
Biden attends dignified transfer of 3 US troops killed in Jordan drone attack
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer.
Remembering Chris Kyle: The 'American Sniper' killed at Texas gun range at age 38
Friday marks the 11th anniversary of the death of former United States Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. His widow, Taya Kyle, reflected on that day and her belief in God in a new post.
Navy releases names of SEALs who died on mission to nab missiles being shipped to Yemen
Under the darkness of night, in the roiling high seas off the coast of Somalia, members of the U.S. Navy's SEAL Team 3 began to climb aboard an unflagged ship that was carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen.
Search for missing US Navy SEALs in Arabian Sea called off
A search for two U.S. Navy SEALs who went missing at sea off the coast of Somalia earlier this month has been called off, U.S. Central Command said Sunday.
3M issuing payments to veterans as part of $6 billion settlement over earplugs
More than $250 million in payments are expected to go to over 30,000 past and present U.S. service members as part of a previously announced settlement.
U.S. Air Force pilot is first active-duty officer to win Miss America 2024
Madison Marsh, a second lieutenant in the Air Force, made history winning the crown Sunday night in Orlando.
2 Navy SEALs go missing off coast of Somalia during nighttime boarding mission
The two U.S. Navy sailors who were reported missing after falling into the sea while conducting a nighttime boarding mission Thursday off the coast of Somalia have been identified as SEALs, according to the U.S. Central Command.
Lloyd Austin ordered Houthi strikes from hospital room, Pentagon says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is now in his 13th day of hospitalization recovering from complications due to prostate cancer.
White House, Pentagon reviewing defense secretary's secretive hospital stay
The White House says the administration will review what rules or procedures weren’t followed when Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not disclose his hospitalization for days.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in the hospital for five days before the Pentagon acknowledged his condition.
Mankato remembers fallen soldier Sgt. Cade Wolfe
Sergeant Cade Wolfe, 24, was a part of an elite U.S. Army unit as a Special Ops soldier. He was killed during a training mission over the Mediterranean Sea along with four other servicemembers.
Mankato fallen solider returned home
Mankato residents remember fallen solider Sgt. Cade Wolfe. He was killed along with four other servicemembers during a routine training mission over the Mediterranean Sea in November.
USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier returns home after deployment in Israel
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group is heading home after months of extra duty at sea providing protection for Israel.
North Korea's plans for 2024: 3 more spy satellites and more nuclear materials
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce attack drones in 2024, state media reported.
US forces shoot down ballistic missiles, kill Houthi gunmen in Red Sea
U.S. forces opened fire in the Red Sea Sunday, shooting down two ballistic missiles and killing several armed crews.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.