Junior sailor fatally shot in San DiegoOperations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Albert Lee Soto had been in the Navy for less than a year when he was fatally shot in San Diego on Saturday.By Riley Ceder2 days ago
Two US troops assaulted in Turkey by anti-American youth groupThe U.S. Embassy confirmed the incident, saying troops on board the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship Wasp were “now safe.”4 days ago
US military shoots down missiles and drones in the Middle EastLater Thursday, a U.S. official said there had been an attack near Baghdad’s airport, where U.S. forces are hosted.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press11 months ago
More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops on heightened alertOn Tuesday, more ships and forces were heading toward Israel, and other troops in the U.S. were preparing to deploy if called on.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press11 months ago
Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to IsraelThe buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.By Tara Copp, AP11 months ago
Biden vows US resolve to back Israel as USS Ford enters regionThe White House confirmed it has already begun delivering critically needed munitions and military equipment to Israel.By Aamer Madhani and Tara Copp11 months ago
US military to move a carrier strike group in support of IsraelDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel.By Tara Copp, AP11 months ago
North Korea fires 2 missiles after US submarine arrives in South KoreaThe launches came hours after South Korea’s navy said the USS Annapolis arrived at a port on Jeju Island.14 months ago
US sending more Navy ships, Marines to Gulf to counter IranThe deployment is the latest move to increase security in the region in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press14 months ago
North Korea fires 2 short-range missiles into the seaWednesday’s launches marked North Korea’s first ballistic activity since July 12.14 months ago
US sending jets, warship to Gulf to protect ships from Iranian seizureThe Pentagon is sending the Thomas Hudner, a destroyer, and F-35 fighter jets after Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strait early this month.14 months ago
A US Navy sub arrives in South Korea, a day after North’s missile testThe guided-missile submarine Michigan arrived Friday, a day after North Korea resumed missile tests to protest U.S.-South Korean live-fire drills.15 months ago