Army medic receives award for fending off shooter, saving lifeArmy Sgt. Brian Lieberman intervened during an active shooter environment, shielding an injured civilian from gunfire.By Riley Ceder3 days ago
Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another weekThe carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press9 days ago
Fighter jet slips off carrier hangar deck in Red Sea, one minor injuryAn F/A-18 fighter jet slipped off the hangar deck of the USS Harry S. Truman as sailors were towing the aircraft into place, the Navy said.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press13 days ago
US sends F-35s to Middle East as strikes on Houthis continueThe U.S. continues to strike Houthi militants, who have targeted Israel and American ships in the region.By Noah Robertson, Stephen Losey and Jen Judson6 weeks ago
Second aircraft carrier on the way to join fight against HouthisThe aircraft carrier Carl Vinson is being deployed to the Red Sea, where it will help the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group combat Houthi rebels.By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
Hegseth beefs up Middle East warship presence with 2 aircraft carriersThe defense secretary has ordered the carriers Carl Vinson and Harry S. Truman to be in the region as the U.S. increases strikes on Houthi rebels.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 weeks ago