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US humanitarian pier reanchored to the coast of Gaza

U.S. defense officials said the temporary humanitarian aid pier has been reanchored to the beach in Gaza.

17 months ago

Children greet war veterans arriving for ceremony at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, Monday June 5, 2023.

From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough

Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.

24 months ago

Your Military

21 troops injured in Iraq and Syria drone strikes

The injuries occurred during attacks on Oct. 17 and 18.

US Marines warn against Navy’s FY24 decommission plans

Documents obtained by Defense News reveal plans to decommission amphibious ships, despite an outcry from the Corps over the resulting capability gap.

3 years ago

A TV screen shows a file image of a North Korean missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.

North Korea sends missile soaring over Japan in escalation

The launch is the fifth round of weapons tests by North Korea in the past 10 days.

3 years ago

Nimitz rejoins strike group after jet fuel leak in water system

The contaminated water found aboard the ship possibly sickened more than 10 sailors.

3 years ago

Officer trainees, as part of the Air Force's Officer Training School, evacuate a wounded airmen during a mock combat scenario, Sept. 19, 2019, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Pregnant people may now apply for a spot at OTS under a recent change in Air Force policy. (Senior Airman Francisco Melendez-Espinosa/Air Force)

Pregnant women can now apply for Air Force Officer Training School

Women can apply to OTS while carrying a child and head to training six months after their pregnancy ends.

3 years ago

Airmen assigned to the 36th Wing put up tents during an operational readiness exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 12, 2022. (Airman 1st Class Lauren Clevenger/Air Force)

Air Force overhauls pre-deployment training for a new era in combat

"Ready Airman Training" took effect Oct. 1.

3 years ago

U.S. Space Force Maj. Dylan Caudill, a member of the Office of the Chief of Space Operations, presents the new service dress uniform to guardians at Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., Oct 20, 2021. The service dress prototype features a midnight blue, double-breasted overcoat with a matching tie, grey undershirt and charcoal pants, taking inspiration from 19th-century military uniforms. (Airman 1st Class Wyatt Stabler/Space Force)

Space Force guardians now eligible for Air Medal, Bronze Star and more

Guardians are now eligible five more awards, including some earned in combat.

3 years ago

Last World War 2 Marine flying ace dies, leaves legacy of service

He has been credited for shooting down seven enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

3 years ago

Students in the new Army prep course stand at attention after physical training exercises at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., Aug. 27, 2022.

Army misses recruiting goal by 15,000 soldiers

Officials said the Army brought in about 45,000 soldiers during the fiscal year that ended Friday. The goal was 60,000.

3 years ago

Lt. Col. Dave Gentile, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aircraft commander, and Maj. Alex Boykin, 53rd WRS pilot, steer a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft inside the eye of Hurricane Ian Sept. 27, 2022.

Hurricane Hunters fly into the eye of storms like Ian and Fiona

The Hurricane Hunters of the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron collect weather data to help forecasters track storms.

3 years ago

Americans Andy Huynh, right, and Alex Drueke arrive at the TWA Hotel on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 in New York.

American veterans ‘prayed for death’ on brutal ride from Ukraine

One of two American veterans released from Russian captivity after being captured in Ukraine says they both prayed for death during the ride to freedom.

3 years ago

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