Operation Falcon Peak 26.2 concludes testing at YPG
Falcon Peak 26.2 is a counter-small un-manned aircraft systems experiment and demonstration operation. It uses drones to protect the southern border and aerial space.
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Eight sailors aboard USS Lincoln attempted suicide during extended deployment, Navy says
Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao wrote, in a letter to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), eight sailors serving across the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during the aircraft carrier’s extended deployment supporting the war with Iran.
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Russian strike sparks massive fire at shopping mall in Ukraine
Emergency crews battled a large blaze at a shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia after it was struck by Russian shelling Tuesday, the Ukraine State Emergency Service said.
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U.S. F-16 crashes in Germany
U.S. military said that a U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon jet crashed at a U.S. air base in western Germany Tuesday, injuring the pilot.
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Marine Corps Weapons & Tactics Instructor Course in full gear
People interested in watching the training can also visit a designated viewing area at Kiwanis Park on October 5th.
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Navy and Marine Corps to host open house for free water testing
The open house is taking place Tuesday, September 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Yuma Civic Center.
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Preview of Norah O’Donnell’s 60 Minutes report on the ongoing war with Iran
For the season premiere of 60 Minutes, CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell went to the Pentagon to report on the ongoing war with Iran, including the rescue of two American pilots shot down over Iran.
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CENTCOM destroys five Iranian crude oil carriers
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that its forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers Tuesday after attempted missile attacks on a U.S. Navy warship over the past two days.
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Iran ballistic missiles fired at U.S. base seen from Jordan
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at a base in Jordan used by the U.S. military and attacked 10 ships Wednesday after the U.S. said it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, in a sharp escalation of the six-month-old war.
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U.S. envoy visits Russia and Ukraine
An American delegation is meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky Sunday as Washington seeks to revive stalled peace efforts between the country and Russia.
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U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers
The U.S. military said it struck three Iranian oil tankers Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy ships.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns from his position
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump. The resignation comes after months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Young Territorial Marines honor fallen members on five-year anniversary
The Territorial Young Marines hosted a memorial walk on Wednesday to honor 13 fallen service members killed in Afghanistan five years ago.
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Released video shows military strike on a suspected drug trafficking boat
The U.S. military says two people are dead after it struck an alleged drug trafficking boat Monday.
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Ukraine celebrates 35th Independence Day as Russia pressed on with its invasion of the country
European leaders joined president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv Monday for celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence day as Russia pressed on with its 4 year old invasion of the country.
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National Guard to leave New Orleans after months-long deployment
According to the city, operations will officially end Monday, August 24, with the end of August being the last day the National Guard will be in the city.
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U.S.-South Korea military drills cut short
The South Korean and U.S. Militaries confirmed Wednesday they were significantly scaling back major joint drills.
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CENTCOM commander visits USS Lincoln amid supply concerns
Adm. Brad Cooper, Commander for the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), commented on his recent visit to the USS Lincoln Sunday.
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President Trump to scale back drills with South Korea
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has directed the Defense Department to scale down joint military exercises with South Korea.
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USS George Washington deployed to the Middle East
The USS George Washington is expected to deploy to the CENTCOM area of responsibility in the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for approximately nine months.
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