Dec 18 Pentagon announces new international mission to counter attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 15 Pentagon has ordered a U.S. aircraft carrier to remain in the Mediterranean near Israel By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 12 WATCH: Pentagon holds daily briefing as Zelenskyy visits Washington to meet with Biden By Associated Press Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder will hold a news briefing on Tuesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeals to leaders in Congress for U.S. aid for his fighters in the war with Russia. Continue reading
Dec 07 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing following grounding of Osprey fleet after fatal crash By Tara Copp, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 03 Houthis claim attacks on ships in Red Sea as U.S. Navy destroyer fired in self-defense, officials say By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Three commercial ships in the Red Sea were struck by ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen on Sunday and a U.S. warship shot down three drones in self-defense during the hourslong assault, the U.S. military said. Responsibility for the attack… Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump hints at expanding domestic role for the military within the U.S. By Gary Fields, Associated Press The front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination has spoken openly about his plans should he win the presidency, including using the military at the border and in cities struggling with violent crime. Continue reading
Nov 09 Pentagon holds briefing as U.S. launches airstrike in Syria against Iran-backed militias By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon says the U.S. has carried out an airstrike on a weapons warehouse in eastern Syria. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as officials deny submarine in Middle East is nuclear-armed By Associated Press Pentagon press secretary Paty Ryder held a news briefing on Tuesday as U.S. officials deny that a submarine that entered waters in the Middle East is armed with nuclear weapons. Continue reading
Nov 02 Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Franchetti's historic confirmation as the chief of naval operations comes as Tuberville has drawn bipartisan criticism for holding up almost 400 military nominations in an effort to protest Pentagon abortion policy. Continue reading
Oct 31 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as Israel says it has struck Hamas targets in Gaza By Associated Press Ryder said the total number of rocket and drone attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria has risen to 27, including 6 small scale attacks that have taken place since U.S. warplanes struck weapons storage areas for Iranian-backed militias… Continue reading