US fighter jets scrambled after aircraft violates restricted airspace near Biden's Delaware home
A civilian aircraft that violated restricted airspace in Delaware Saturday afternoon prompted fighter jets to scramble because the president was at his home in Wilmington.
Chinese fighter jet comes uncomfortably close to US bomber over South China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military says, underscoring the potential for a mishap as both countries vie for influence in the region.
US airstrikes target Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for recent drone attacks
The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.
US Navy warship intercepts three missiles, several drones in Red Sea
The missiles and drones were fired from Yemen and were heading north, U.S. officials said.
Pentagon footage shows hundreds of 'highly concerning' intercepts by Chinese planes
The officials said the Chinese flights were risky and aggressive in nature, but stopped short of calling most of them unsafe — a specific term that is used only in the most egregious cases.
US Department of Defense issues 'be ready to deploy' orders over weekend in response to Israel-Hamas war
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered troops to be ready to be deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean within 24 hours of receiving an order.
Coast Guard rescues 2 from sinking 44-foot sailboat off South Carolina
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people Friday aboard a 44-foot sailboat that sank just off South Carolina.
Monterey Park Navy sailor pleads guilty to sending military secrets to China
Petty Officer Wenheng Zhao pleaded guilty to sending military information to China. He worked at the naval base in Port Hueneme.
US Army identifies 2 soldiers killed after transport vehicle flips in Alaska training area
The soldiers were identified as specialists who joined the U.S. Army in July 2020.
US Navy sailor launches rescue of puppy saved during overseas deployment: ‘Can’t leave a comrade behind’
Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Navy officers involved in 2021 Pearl Harbor fuel spill get written reprimands instead of firing or suspension
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
Travis King, the US soldier who crossed into North Korea, is in American custody, officials say
Although Pvt. Travis King's expulsion by North Korea resolves a still-mysterious episode, it almost certainly does not end his troubles. King had been declared AWOL by the U.S. government.
F-35 pilot's 911 call: 'I'm not sure where the airplane is'
A military pilot whose advanced fighter jet went temporarily missing over the weekend is heard repeatedly requesting an ambulance in a perplexing 911 call from the South Carolina home where he had parachuted to safety.
Missing F-35: Debris field found in search for fighter jet, officials say
The crash site for a stealth fighter jet that went missing during the weekend after its pilot ejected has been located in rural South Carolina after the military asked the public for help finding an aircraft built to elude detection.
Joseph Eskenazi, once oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor, dies at 105
Army Pfc. Joseph Eskenazi was the oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He died Sept. 9 at the age 105.
Psychedelics, including magic mushrooms, one step closer to decriminalization in California
The new legislation would include psychedelics like 'magic mushrooms'.