US Navy declares 5 missing sailors dead after helicopter crash off San Diego coast
Five crew members were declared dead Saturday after a U.S. Navy helicopter crashed off the Southern California coast during a routine flight from an aircraft carrier earlier this week, military officials said. Search and rescue efforts have now shifted to recovery operations.
Five crew members were declared dead Saturday after a U.S. Navy helicopter crashed off the Southern California coast during a routine flight from an aircraft carrier earlier this week, military officials said. Search and rescue efforts have now shifted to recovery operations.
Relatives of servicemen killed during sea training exercise off San Clemente coast sue vessel maker
Relatives of eight Marines and a sailor who drowned in a training accident off the coast of San Clemente Island in 2020 sued the manufacturer and designer of the amphibious assault vehicle in which they were conducting training.
Relatives of eight Marines and a sailor who drowned in a training accident off the coast of San Clemente Island in 2020 sued the manufacturer and designer of the amphibious assault vehicle in which they were conducting training.
Bill would award medals to 13 US service members killed in Kabul
The proposed bill seeks to award posthumous Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 U.S. service members who were killed in a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport on Aug. 26.
The proposed bill seeks to award posthumous Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 U.S. service members who were killed in a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport on Aug. 26.
Afghanistan war ends as last US plane leaves Kabul airport, officials say
The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a sad two-decade chapter in military history.
The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a sad two-decade chapter in military history.
Hundreds gather to honor SoCal Marine killed in Kabul airport suicide bombing attack
Hundreds gathered on Sunday to honor U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem Mae'Lee Grant Nikoui, one of the Southern California Marines killed in a suicide bombing attack outside Kabul's airport in Afghanistan last week.
Hundreds gathered on Sunday to honor U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem Mae'Lee Grant Nikoui, one of the Southern California Marines killed in a suicide bombing attack outside Kabul's airport in Afghanistan last week.
Ramp ceremony held for 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan attack
The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.
The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.
4 Marines from California among Kabul bombing victims
Out of the 13 service members killed during a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport, four were from California. All young brave men and women who gave their life for their country.
Out of the 13 service members killed during a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport, four were from California. All young brave men and women who gave their life for their country.
Young dad-to-be was one of 13 US troops killed in Kabul suicide bombing attack
Rylee McCollum, a US Marine from Wyoming, was among the 13 American service members killed in the horrific suicide bombing at the Kabul airport. His family said his wife is expected to give birth to their baby in just three weeks.
Rylee McCollum, a US Marine from Wyoming, was among the 13 American service members killed in the horrific suicide bombing at the Kabul airport. His family said his wife is expected to give birth to their baby in just three weeks.
US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Biden: Afghanistan evacuations ‘currently on a pace’ to finish by Aug 31 deadline
President Joe Biden said he is holding to the August 31 deadline to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control.
President Joe Biden said he is holding to the August 31 deadline to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control.
Family of U.S. military member stuck in Afghanistan
A member of the U.S. military spoke about parents and other family members stuck in Afghanistan.
A member of the U.S. military spoke about parents and other family members stuck in Afghanistan.
US military release pictures of soldiers helping Afghan families in Kabul
U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.
U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.
Father of first American killed in Afghanistan calls the abrupt U.S. withdrawal 'shameful'
Mike Spann felt a duty to go to Afghanistan after the September 11th attacks, even though it meant leaving his two daughters, infant son and wife back at home. He was the first American service member killed in combat. His father says the abrupt US withdrawal is "shameful" and worries about what will happen to the Afghans in the country who helped Americans like his son.
Mike Spann felt a duty to go to Afghanistan after the September 11th attacks, even though it meant leaving his two daughters, infant son and wife back at home. He was the first American service member killed in combat. His father says the abrupt US withdrawal is "shameful" and worries about what will happen to the Afghans in the country who helped Americans like his son.
Pentagon to resettle 22,000 Afghan refugees seeking asylum after Taliban takeover
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.
Satellite images show chaos at Kabul airport as people flee Afghanistan
One video showed people clinging to a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane as it taxied for takeoff.
One video showed people clinging to a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane as it taxied for takeoff.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
World War II veteran receives medal 75 years after it was awarded
After 75 years, a World War II veteran collected a Bronze Star Medal after he unknowingly won it.
After 75 years, a World War II veteran collected a Bronze Star Medal after he unknowingly won it.
Heartbroken parents to sue a year after 9 troops died at sea off SoCal coast
“They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” said attorney Eric Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died on July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22.
“They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” said attorney Eric Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died on July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22.
1st evacuation flight of Afghan interpreters arrives in US
The first flight evacuating more than 200 Afghans who served as interpreters or other roles alongside the U.S. military arrived in the U.S.
The first flight evacuating more than 200 Afghans who served as interpreters or other roles alongside the U.S. military arrived in the U.S.
US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.