US troops put new Philippine military sites to test in Balikatan drillSome of the newest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites got a workout in the Philippines during the bilateral Balikatan exercise this month.By Jen Judson4 days ago
Pentagon disputes report of firefight following Abbey Gate bombingA new report on the 2021 airport bombing in Afghanistan which killed 13 U.S. troops suggests the assault may have involved more than one attacker.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Katyusha rocket hits military base at Baghdad airportNo damage or casualties were reported from the attack, the third in as many days.2 years ago
The U.S. military’s biggest stories of 2021From the Capitol riot to the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, national security stories dominated discussions in 2021 as the world began to move beyond the pandemic.By Military Times staff2 years ago
Naval aviators, Coast Guardsmen rescue pilot of downed civilian aircraftThe Navy instructor pilot saw the civilian pilot standing on the wing of the downed aircraft in the bay.By Diana Stancy2 years ago
CENTCOM IDs man it says was ISIS-K facilitator killed in Aug. 27 drone strikeThe strike was in response to an attack that killed 13 U.S. service members in the bloodiest single day for Americans since 2011.By Howard Altman3 years ago
Pentagon: Pause in Afghan evacuee flights to US extended 7 days due to measlesThe U.S. initially halted the U.S.-bound flights on Friday when the measles cases were first discovered.3 years ago
The Pentagon is evaluating its screening of Afghan evacuees for security risksAn inspector general project will look into how the Defense Department is involved in screening and tracking Afghan evacuees.By Meghann Myers3 years ago
Dozens of Americans, other Westerners, to fly from Kabul on commercial flightThe large group of foreigners would depart Thursday on a Qatar Airways flight.3 years ago
Grief comes home to US towns week after Afghanistan war endsWhile the war in Afghanistan is over, its harsh reality is still coming home.By John Seewer, The Associated Press3 years ago
US troops killed in Afghan bombing awarded Purple HeartsThe 13 troops were killed Aug. 26 as they were helping to screen Afghans and others at the Abbey Gate of the Kabul airport.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 years ago
Remains of Navy Corpsman Max Soviak to return to Ohio WednesdaySoviak was killed last month during an ISIS-K attack in Kabul.By Diana Stancy3 years ago