USS Boxer and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit deploy to Middle East
The Pentagon is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East.
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters
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Shelter-in-place order lifted at MacDill Air Force Base
The installation has lifted a shelter-in-place order that was enacted earlier Wednesday after officials said a threat had been made against the base.
Patriot air defense interception is costly: Here’s how it works
The system has become a key tool for protecting bases and infrastructure from aerial attacks, but at a high cost.
By Eve Sampson
Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq
Six airmen were killed when a U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during ongoing combat operations against Iran.
By J.D. Simkins
US Air Force KC-135 goes down in Iraq, CENTCOM says
“The incident was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,” the release said, adding that rescue efforts are ongoing.
By J.D. Simkins
US has destroyed entire class of Iranian warships, CENTCOM commander says
The U.S. had struck more than 60 Iranian ships, according to U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper.
By Riley Ceder