Nation Aug 24 U.S. strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months By Konstantin Toropin, Bill Barrow, Associated Press
World Aug 21 U.S.-South Korea military drill wraps up early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage President Donald Trump had earlier abruptly ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise just before it began Monday. Trump cited what he described as a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South… By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press
World Aug 14 New aircraft carrier en route to Middle East after issues reported aboard USS Abraham Lincoln The Lincoln has been supporting the U.S. war against Iran, and its deployment has included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 240 days. By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
Health Aug 06 Iran war renews concerns about lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to American troops Democratic lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the care wounded troops received following an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait that killed six soldiers early in the Iran war. By Ben Finley, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press
Nation Jul 31 Marine Corps says F-35B jet crashed in California, pilot in stable condition after ejecting The U.S. Marine Corps says the pilot of an F-35B stealth fighter is expected to live after ejecting from the jet before it crashed in California. The jet went down Friday near the Miramar air base in San Diego. By Konstantin Toropin, Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press
Jul 27 Watch 9:27 U.S. air defense supply shrinks during Iran war, leaving experts concerned By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela The exchange of fire between the United States and Iran has paused in the last few days. One challenge the U.S. has confronted in the war with Iran has been the shortfall in ballistic missile and drone defense systems. Nick… Continue watching
Jul 26 As Hegseth pursues a 'High-T' military, here's what to know about testosterone replacement By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he plans to test U.S. service members’ testosterone levels each year. But when it comes to testosterone levels, optimization isn’t so straightforward. Continue reading
Jul 24 U.S. military says it fired on another vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports By Julia Frankel, Stella Martany, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The U.S. and Iran showed no sign of backing away from their conflict after a 13th straight night of strikes. With fighting flaring again and diplomacy uncertain, both sides made moves suggesting an escalation was possible. Continue reading
Jul 23 U.S. military launches 13th night of strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes By Elena Becatoros, Fatma Khaled, Collin Binkley, Associated Press U.S. Central Command said the latest attacks are designed to “further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters” as the Americans push to regain control over the Strait of Hormuz and restore the flow… Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: Trump says U.S. will hit area of Iran's Pickaxe Mountain 'very heavily' By Associated Press Discussing plans to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States will soon target the area near Pickaxe Mountain — a fortified underground site near one of Iran’s primary nuclear enrichment facilities. Continue reading