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USS Carney shoots down drone launched from Yemen
A U.S. official told the Associated Press that the Navy destroyer deemed the drone to be a threat and shot it down over water.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Houston, Navy’s got a problem. Maybe several.
Mired in a three-game losing streak and desperate to get some production from its struggling offense, Navy faces the unenviable task of going up against surging Houston and standout defensive tackle Ed Oliver.
Overshadowed by Florence, Navy and Marines race to save typhoon-ravaged Rota
Packing winds higher than 201 miles per hour and driving waves 50-feet high, the eye of Super Typhoon Mangkhut is now about 500 miles west of Manila on a trek to tear apart the northern Philippines, destroying rice crops and pancaking houses in a rural region that’s home to 10 million residents.
By Carl Prine
Congress is giving the officer promotion system a massive overhaul
The changes will have a far-reaching impact on military culture and change the incentives for how individual officers manage their careers.
Congressman awarded Soldier’s Medal for heroism in last year’s baseball team shooting
Rep. Brad Wenstrup is an Army Reserve colonel and Iraq war veteran.
Democrats offer legislation to block Trump's military parade
Democratic lawmakers have introduced measures to stop President Donald Trump’s idea of a massive military parade to highlight Defense Department might, calling it a waste of time and resources.
Military leaders dispute accusations of lax punishment for senior officers
In testimony before Congress, service officials said they take allegations of misconduct against senior leaders seriously and promised accountability throughout the ranks.
New commander of Navy 7th Fleet’s amphibious forces takes over
Rear Adm. Brad Cooper is the latest addition to the 7th Fleet's new leadership team.
By Jon Simkins
Combat controller to receive Air Force Cross for actions during fierce Afghan battle
Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter will be the 11th Air Force Special Operations Command recipient of the Air Force Cross since the start of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
By Kyle Rempfer