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Mattis says vets at Jan. 6 Capitol riot ‘don’t define the military’

“There’s always someone that disappoints you. I’m reminded that Jesus of Nazareth had 1 out of 12 disappoint him.”

By Irene Loewenson

6 months ago

An assault amphibious vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship Wasp on Jan. 14, 2019.

Greece buying vehicles US Marine Corps beached after fatal sinking

The U.S. government has approved the sale of dozens of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Greece.

14 months ago

Frontline Photos: Oct. 10, 2021

Marine Venom choppers in Okinawa, artillery soldiers in Syria, F-15E Strike Eagles departing for Greece and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

3 years ago

U.S. Navy dispatches aircraft to help with Greek wildfires

A P-8 Poseidon is helping with reconnaissance after Greek officials requested assistance.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Massachusetts city to name 2 streets after modern-day military generals

Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville and retired Gen. Joseph Dunford, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have strong ties to the city of Quincy.

3 years ago

Top US general in Africa: ‘Wildfire of terrorism’ on march here

A stretch of continent, from the Sahel region to the Horn of Africa, concerns Gen. Stephen J. Townsend.

3 years ago

Best pics of the week: March 28, 2021

A freestyle drill team performs at Keesler Air Force Base, Utah National Guard's Best Warrior competition, USS Mitscher departs Souda Bay, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

3 years ago

Austin mulling whether to send carrier Ike back to the Middle East

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited the carrier Nimitz as they finished another record-breaking deployment.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Best pics of the week: Feb. 14, 2021

Three Air Force bombers fly over the Super Bowl, the ghillie wash at the Army's Sniper School, a live-fire exercise at Camp Lejeune and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

3 years ago

Austin orders review of US global troop presence as Biden halts US troops cuts in Germany

Biden said the troop pullout would be halted until Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin does a review of America’s troops presence around the globe.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Small numbers of protesters gather at fortified US capitols

Small groups of right-wing protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday, outnumbered by National Guard troops and police brought in to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol.

3 years ago

US State Department expresses concern over China link to Cambodian naval base

An agreement seen by U.S. officials would allow China 30-year use of the base, it was reported in the media. But Cambodia's prime minister says his country's constitution doesn't allow foreign military bases.

4 years ago