Marine Corps’ deadliest sniper, Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney, dies at 75The Lakeview, Oregon, native recorded 103 confirmed kills in Vietnam over the span of 16 months in 1968 and 1969.By Jon Simkins3 months ago
Navy to name destroyer after WWII hero Charles FrenchThe secretary of the Navy announced the sea service will name a new destroyer after a WWII hero aptly referred to as the 'Human Tugboat.'By Claire Barrett4 months ago
What Gen. CQ Brown would bring as chairman of the Joint ChiefsTwo sources confirmed to Defense News that the president has chosen Gen. Brown to succeed Army Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s top military officer.By Stephen Losey12 months ago
US Navy sails first drone through Mideast’s Strait of HormuzThe U.S. Navy has sailed its first drone boat through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.By Jon Gambrell, AP13 months ago
Why the US must protect military training lands from encroachmentThere is no substitute for tough, realistic training and testing to prepare our forces for the challenges they will face.By Brig. Gen. Tyler B. Smith (ret.)15 months ago
Defense bill OKs future national intelligence museumA new museum focusing on the intelligence and special operation forces communities is coming to Northern Virginia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld16 months ago
The heroic military veterans we lost in 2022The long list of heroes who died in 2022 includes a legendary Army Ranger, a Code Talker, a Tuskegee Airman and more.By Staff16 months ago
How a Republican rift on Ukraine could complicate future aid packagesThe schism within the GOP raises questions about Congress' ability to keep funding Ukraine aid if Republicans win the majority.By Bryant Harris and Joe Gould20 months ago
AFRICOM contributes to anti-poaching efforts in NamibiaPoaching and animal smuggling comprise the fourth-largest illicit trade in southern Africa.By Rachel Nostrant20 months ago
US Army Pacific boss wants rockets to stay at forward base in JapanStrategically located munitions would allow the U.S. to facilitate troop deployments and equipment distribution in future conflicts.By Rachel Nostrant20 months ago
Navy crew behind massive cocaine bust awarded Coast Guard ribbonThe Gold Crew of expeditionary mobile base Hershel “Woody” Williams, which helped conduct the bust in April, was recognized Aug. 22.By Irene Loewenson20 months ago
Russia and China’s space weapon plans spur high-level Pentagon meetingThe classified talks come after after demonstrations by Russia and China last year.By Joe Gould and Courtney Albon20 months ago