‘Take her down!’ WWII submarine skipper sacrificed with final order Shot and clinging to the boat's bridge frame, submarine commander Howard W. Gilmore's gave his final order.By Jon Guttman2 days ago
What lessons did the US Army learn from the Gaza aid pier mission?The service dealt with a wild combination of turbulent weather, security threats and sweeping personnel restrictions.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 days ago
Mustard gas, no mask: This WWI corpsman somehow survived Belleau WoodWounds and mustard gas could not stop Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Orlando Petty in 1918, but they may have caught up with him in 1932.By Jon Guttman4 weeks ago
US deploys submarine, accelerates carrier strike group to Middle EastThe moves come as the U.S. and allies push for Israel and Hamas to achieve a cease-fire agreement that could help calm soaring tensions in the region.By Lolita C. Baldor4 weeks ago
Navy warship production in worst state in 25 years. What’s behind it?Labor shortages are one of many challenges that have led to backlogs in ship production at a time when the Navy faces expanding global threats.4 weeks ago
US Navy jets sent to base in Middle East to bolster Israel defenseAround a dozen F/A-18 Super Hornets were sent to an undisclosed location to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 weeks ago
5 US troops, 2 contractors injured in rocket attack at Iraq baseFive of those injured Monday are being treated at the al-Asad air base and two were evacuated, but all seven individuals are in stable condition.By Lolita C. Baldor5 weeks ago
JD Vance represents veterans on ballot, but some ask, ‘At what cost?’While some veterans view Vance’s nomination as a symbolic win for veterans and service members, others see his rise as a threat to democracy.By Nikki Wentling5 weeks ago
US to boost military presence in Middle East amid growing tensionsThe U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP5 weeks ago
The US election and NATO: What’s at stakeThe upcoming U.S. presidential election could transform the alliance and America's role in it, analysts say.By Cristina Stassis5 weeks ago
William Calley, leader of notorious My Lai massacre, dead at 80He was the only U.S. soldier convicted for his role in the Vietnam War atrocity in which U.S. troops killed hundreds of Vietnamese civilians.6 weeks ago
Navy christens destroyer for Marine who jumped on grenade in VietnamThe family of a fallen Navy Cross recipient christened the future guided-missile destroyer Patrick Gallagher at a ceremony in Maine.6 weeks ago