The aircraft carrier and its strike group steamed into the restive waters on Friday. The Black Sea has been the epicenter of Russia’s revisionist ambitions, says the author of this commentary. By Glen E. Howard
5 years ago The USS New York returns to Mayport, Warthogs refuel, Summer Fury 20 at Yuma, and more in this week's Frontline Photos. Critics have questioned Esper’s reasoning for banning so many flags in the interest of rooting out one. China said Thursday that long-range bombers were among the aircraft that took part in recent aerial drills over the South China Sea amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing over the strategic waterway. The warship Porter was partaking in the annual Black Sea exercise at the time. Airborne ops at Fort Bragg, the largest C-130J formation flight ever and more in this week's Frontline Photos. Lawmakers on Friday approved about $241 billion in VA spending along a party-line vote. The president's comments come as lawmakers move closed to forcing defense officials to make the name changes. Both the House and Senate have passed measures to force name changes, but that plan still could be changed in coming weeks. Load More
