This soldier gave his last full measure of devotion on a hill in Korea
When his company was ordered to take a hill during the Korean War's Operation Ripper, Sfc. Nelson Brittin led the way.
By Jon Guttman
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How a Korean War helicopter pilot made Medal of Honor history
Lt. j.g. John Koelsch's most notable sortie ultimately cost him his life, but through his actions, the pilot he risked his life to save survived.
By Jon Guttman
Kim Jong Un says he’s ready for more talks with Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Tuesday he hopes to extend his high-stakes nuclear summit with President Donald Trump into 2019, but also warns Washington not to test North Koreans' patience with sanctions and pressure.
The 19 things you need to watch in 2019
More money and more personnel but also new challenges from rising rivals in the Western Pacific, Europe and the Persian Gulf. More changes to your leadership at the Pentagon. And more innovations that promise to transform the ways your Navy recruits, trains and retains its sailors.
By Geoff Ziezulewicz, Mark D. Faram, Natalie Gross, Tara Copp, AP, Leo Shane III, Carl Prine and David Larter, Defense News
Here’s what the mess served Navy shipmates on Christmas Days of the past
From fruit with mayonnaise dressing to turkey with tartar sauce, check out these Xmas menus from underway vessels of yesteryear.
Held hostage for 11 months, this Navy crew was freed two days before Christmas
The surviving members of the tortured crew continue to suffer the consequences of their captivity.
By Mitch Lerner, Military History Magazine
North Korea says it will never give up nukes unless US removes threat
North Korea's stance may put future talks with the U.S. in jeopardy.
Ukraine plans another naval foray into Sea of Azov
Oleksandr Turchynov, the secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, said another mission is necessary to prevent Russia from claiming control over the body of water.
Negotiations yet to begin on return of US Korean War remains, Pentagon agency says
Months after the White House raised hopes for bringing home thousands of U.S. battlefield remains from North Korea, the returns have stalled. Detailed negotiations on future recovery arrangements have not even begun.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Thanks to the Navy, scientists discovered the infamous ‘humongous fungus’
The discovery of the "humongous fungus" was a side product of a U.S. Navy effort called Project ELF.
By Karina Zaiets, Columbia Missourian
Trump trying to make sure North Korea’s Kim Jong Un gets ‘what he wants,’ South Korean leader says
The U.S. president says he has a "very friendly view" of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Mattis: Putin tried to ‘muck around’ in US midterm elections
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Saturday took aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of trying to "muck around" in the U.S. midterm elections, of duplicity in arms control and of acting irresponsibly in last weekend's naval confrontation with Ukraine.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press