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Colorado National Guardsman has 1st reported US case of virus variant
The Guardsman had been sent to help out at a nursing home struggling with an outbreak.
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Russian military activity increased slightly in NATO airspace in 2020
NATO said almost 90 percent, or about 350 intercepts, were connected to flights by Russian military aircraft.
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New in 2021: US troop presence heading down to 2,500 in Iraq and Afghanistan
Further troop withdrawals will be President-elect Joe Biden’s call.
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Acting defense chief visits Afghanistan during troop pullout
Chris Miller met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in the country. He also visited with U.S. troops deployed there during the holiday season.
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Navy, Marines bolster maritime presence off the coast of Somalia amid US troop relocation
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit — consisting of nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines — are now operating off the coast of Somalia.
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News of Marine veteran’s death brings closure to family’s 6-year search
No family members were present when Vietnam veteran Stephen Myerson was laid to rest this week, but after hearing the story reported on a local radio station, his relatives finally have closure.
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US Navy announces nuclear submarine passed through Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran
The unusual transit in the Persian Gulf’s shallow waters comes some two weeks before the anniversary of the American drone strike in January that killed a top Iranian military commander.
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US warship transits Taiwan Strait, prompting outcry from Beijing
The Chinese military accused the United States of sending “flirtatious glances” toward the island.
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Iraqi officials: 8 rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad
An Iraqi military statement said an “an outlawed group” launched eight rockets targeting the Green Zone, injuring one Iraqi security person manning a checkpoint and causing material damage to a residential complex and some cars.
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Rockets fired at Bagram, no casualties reported
Five rockets were fired at Bagram Airfield on Saturday, and Afghan police defused seven more.
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Colorado National Guardsman has 1st reported US case of virus variant
The Guardsman had been sent to help out at a nursing home struggling with an outbreak.
-
Russian military activity increased slightly in NATO airspace in 2020
NATO said almost 90 percent, or about 350 intercepts, were connected to flights by Russian military aircraft.
-
New in 2021: US troop presence heading down to 2,500 in Iraq and Afghanistan
Further troop withdrawals will be President-elect Joe Biden’s call.
-
Acting defense chief visits Afghanistan during troop pullout
Chris Miller met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in the country. He also visited with U.S. troops deployed there during the holiday season.
-
Navy, Marines bolster maritime presence off the coast of Somalia amid US troop relocation
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit — consisting of nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines — are now operating off the coast of Somalia.
-
News of Marine veteran’s death brings closure to family’s 6-year search
No family members were present when Vietnam veteran Stephen Myerson was laid to rest this week, but after hearing the story reported on a local radio station, his relatives finally have closure.
-
US Navy announces nuclear submarine passed through Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran
The unusual transit in the Persian Gulf’s shallow waters comes some two weeks before the anniversary of the American drone strike in January that killed a top Iranian military commander.
-
US warship transits Taiwan Strait, prompting outcry from Beijing
The Chinese military accused the United States of sending “flirtatious glances” toward the island.
-
Iraqi officials: 8 rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad
An Iraqi military statement said an “an outlawed group” launched eight rockets targeting the Green Zone, injuring one Iraqi security person manning a checkpoint and causing material damage to a residential complex and some cars.
-
Rockets fired at Bagram, no casualties reported
Five rockets were fired at Bagram Airfield on Saturday, and Afghan police defused seven more.
-
Colorado National Guardsman has 1st reported US case of virus variant
The Guardsman had been sent to help out at a nursing home struggling with an outbreak.
-
Russian military activity increased slightly in NATO airspace in 2020
NATO said almost 90 percent, or about 350 intercepts, were connected to flights by Russian military aircraft.
-
New in 2021: US troop presence heading down to 2,500 in Iraq and Afghanistan
Further troop withdrawals will be President-elect Joe Biden’s call.
-
Acting defense chief visits Afghanistan during troop pullout
Chris Miller met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in the country. He also visited with U.S. troops deployed there during the holiday season.
-
Navy, Marines bolster maritime presence off the coast of Somalia amid US troop relocation
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit — consisting of nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines — are now operating off the coast of Somalia.
-
News of Marine veteran’s death brings closure to family’s 6-year search
No family members were present when Vietnam veteran Stephen Myerson was laid to rest this week, but after hearing the story reported on a local radio station, his relatives finally have closure.
-
US Navy announces nuclear submarine passed through Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran
The unusual transit in the Persian Gulf’s shallow waters comes some two weeks before the anniversary of the American drone strike in January that killed a top Iranian military commander.
-
US warship transits Taiwan Strait, prompting outcry from Beijing
The Chinese military accused the United States of sending “flirtatious glances” toward the island.
-
Iraqi officials: 8 rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad
An Iraqi military statement said an “an outlawed group” launched eight rockets targeting the Green Zone, injuring one Iraqi security person manning a checkpoint and causing material damage to a residential complex and some cars.
-
Rockets fired at Bagram, no casualties reported
Five rockets were fired at Bagram Airfield on Saturday, and Afghan police defused seven more.



