The Department of Defense has released the names of five Army soldiers killed in an MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash on Friday. The spouse of a mariner on board the vessel placed a distress call that the yacht needed assistance. Hostage negotiations are not out of the question, according to a White House spokesperson. Coast Guard officials said they rerouted an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter on a training flight and a rescue swimmer helped hoist the victims to safety. The U.S. Coast Guard says it has rescued 12 people who abandoned a large cargo ship that ran aground near the U.S. Virgin Islands. Gen. Mark Milley said he'll take steps to protect himself and his family after comments by former President Donald Trump. Research teams are experimenting with robot “dogs” — testing their ability to maneuver around Navy ships and take on mundane maintenance tasks. By Hope Hodge Seck
12 months ago Both hikers received treatment at Harborview Medical Center. The half-hour mission drained all their ammo and nearly their fuel in one of the most daring rescues of the Vietnam War. President Joe Biden said the Coast Guard and Navy are supporting response and rescue efforts, and the Marines are providing helicopters to fight the fires. Load More