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US, Philippine forces sink ship during drills in South China Sea
The drills come a year after the Philippines approved a wider U.S. military presence in the archipelago, which China opposed.
Marines at Trump resort did not break rules on politicking in uniform
A viral photo of uniformed Marines at an event at former President Donald Trump's Florida home was not a violation of military rules, officials said.
Opinion
How DOD missed its opportunity to counter extremism in the ranks
In this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized.
By Samantha Olson
US Pacific boss ‘very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in region
“What’s next and how far are they willing to go in that area?” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command boss Adm. John Aquilino asked.
Army to hold training in the Philippines as maritime tensions rise
The U.S. Army is introducing a joint battlefield training in the Philippines to improve combat readiness.
US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate
Shortly after a strike widely attributed to Israel destroyed an Iranian consulate in Syria, the U.S. had a message for Iran: We had nothing to do with it.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget plan
Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.
US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure
The Pentagon is working with Niger officials, seeking a way for U.S. troops to stay in the country.
By Tara Copp, AP
Performers, speakers pull out of Texas festival over Army sponsorship
Bands, musicians and speakers slated to appear at the festival are pulling out in protest of the U.S. military for Israel in the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.
By Madaleine Rubin
Colombian men face charges in 2021 car bomb targeting US soldiers
Both men were arrested in 2021 and recently extradited to face charges in the United States.
By Todd South