American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing. A new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable. "What grocery store runs out of potatoes?" asked one military wife in South Korea. More troops and their families will be able to get groceries delivered directly to their doorsteps starting this summer. The bizarre interaction caused many, including Jack Gould at The New York Times, to accuse the show of exploiting the raw and private emotions of victims. At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others. The Navy officer-led NASA Crew-8 mission successfully blasted off Sunday. The agency's executive director was found to have used her position to get one of her partners promoted. A new government watchdog report found troops waited more than two weeks for an urgent appointment off base. New Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness. Load More