NHA TRANG, Vietnam -- Full of sediment from the bottom of the sea, a gray metal basket slowly rose out of the turquoise water. While it appeared to only contain muck, it offered hope to the U.S. military divers waiting to inspect its contents. The divers …
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- It’s not too unusual to propose to the love of your life on the job. But it’s less likely that it happens on a mission in Alaska, and even less likely to tie the knot on a C-17 Globemaster III transport jet. But this is just …
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. military is seeking to be more lethal in all domains, including space, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said yesterday. In a briefing with reporters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mattis said U.S. Northern Command will have to …
The Navy will commission its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Manchester (LCS 14), during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, May 26, at the State Pier in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Adm. William Moran, Vice Chief of Naval …
Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis met with Danish Minister of Defense Claus Hjort Frederiksen today at the Pentagon to reaffirm the long-standing defense relationship between the …
WASHINGTON -- The funding process for the U.S. military is back in a healthy place, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said yesterday in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The secretary spoke at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation, and today he participated in …
WASHINGTON -- Sitting in the White House reading the citation for the Medal of Honor doesn’t give the real flavor of why retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer and special warfare operator Britt K. Slabinski is receiving the award. The nicely air …
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. military continues its “maximum pressure campaign” in regard to North Korea, and U.S. forces on the Korean Peninsula are “ready to fight tonight,” the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson said today. Dana W. White confirmed Defense …
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis presided at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command change-of-command ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, today. Mattis thanked the families of …
WIESBADEN, Germany -- Challenges and threats across the European theater, Russian malign influence and taking a whole-of-government approach to operations were among the topics of a three-day conference of diplomatic and military leaders based in Europe …
WASHINGTON -- The victory of Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr’s party in Iraq’s recent election has put the United States in a wait-and-see position, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters yesterday in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The secretary was …
WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department is paying tribute to fallen members for the Memorial Day holiday, honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. “For many, Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of summer,” chief …
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- There are more than 300,000 active service members in the Air Force, with professions ranging from pilots to space operations officers. Maintaining global dominance in air, space and cyberspace requires different numbers …
SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners have increased offensive activity against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targets throughout May, task force officials reported today. On May 1, the Syrian Democratic …
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- After college graduation, Dannyel Butte worked as an admissions counselor. However, she wanted a more fulfilling career, something that made her feel like she was a part of a team. After waiting nearly two years for a spot …
JOINT BASE CAPE COD, Mass. -- Soldiers from the 521st Troop Command Battalion of the Maine Army National Guard took part in a nuclear disaster response training exercise here, May 14-17. The Maine guardsmen trained with hundreds of other National Guard …
WASHINGTON -- Joint Task Force 5-0 in Hawaii is helping authorities handle evacuations, provide security and monitor air quality as Mount Kilauea spews out clouds of toxic gas and lava destroys homes in its path. About 2,000 residents have been forced to …
COCLE, Panama -- Five members of the 2nd Medical Group, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, joined other teams of airmen, Marines and soldiers in support of the New Horizons 2018 humanitarian exercise in Panama. New Horizons 2018 is a joint training …
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told the 983 graduating cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy that now their missions commence and he expects them to follow in the footsteps of giants. Mattis was the commencement speaker at the Colorado …
WASHINGTON -- The coalition training effort in Iraq is all about “making a good force better,” said Italian army Brig. Gen. Roberto Vannacci, the deputy commanding general for training for Operation Inherent Resolve's Joint Forces Land Component …
