Nation Jan 15 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery he kept secret Doctors say his prognosis is “excellent" following his release from a hospital where he was treated for complications from surgery for prostate cancer, something he kept secret from senior Biden administration leaders and staff for weeks.
World Jan 11 U.S. and British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen The strikes marked the first U.S. military response against the Houthis for what has been a persistent campaign of drone and missile attacks on commercial ships since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
Politics Jan 08 Pentagon provides details on Defense Secretary Austin’s hospitalization, disclosure delay Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and top government leaders were not notified until Jan. 4 that Austin had been hospitalized since Jan. 1.
World Jan 04 Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after U.S., allies issue ‘final warning’ Thursday's attack took place just hours after the White House and a host of partner nations issued a 'final warning' to the Iran-backed militia group to cease the attacks or face potential military action.
Politics Jan 01 The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is returning home after extended deployment defending Israel The Navy announced Monday the Ford and its accompanying warships will be replaced by the amphibious assault ship the USS Bataan and its two accompanying warships, the USS Mesa Verde and the USS Carter Hall.
Politics Dec 18 Pentagon announces new international mission to counter attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea The seriousness of the attacks, several of which have damaged vessels, has led multiple shipping companies to order their ships to hold in place and not enter the Bab el-Mandeb Strait until the situation can be addressed.
World Dec 18 Defense Secretary Austin expected to press Israel to wind down major combat operations in Gaza France, the U.K. and Germany joined global calls for a cease-fire over the weekend, and Israeli protesters have demanded the government relaunch talks with Hamas on releasing more hostages after three were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops.
Politics Dec 15 Pentagon has ordered a U.S. aircraft carrier to remain in the Mediterranean near Israel It will be the third time the Ford's deployment has been extended, underscoring the continued concerns about volatility in the region during Israel's war in Gaza.
Politics Dec 11 Zelenskyy to address the U.S. military in Washington as funding for Ukraine’s war runs out President Joe Biden has asked Congress for $61.4 billion for wartime funding for Ukraine as part of a $110 billion package that also includes money for Israel and other national security priorities.
Politics Dec 07 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing following grounding of Osprey fleet after fatal crash The military announced late Wednesday it was grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan.