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More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops on heightened alert

On Tuesday, more ships and forces were heading toward Israel, and other troops in the U.S. were preparing to deploy if called on.

By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

6 months ago

An assault amphibious vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship Wasp on Jan. 14, 2019.

Greece buying vehicles US Marine Corps beached after fatal sinking

The U.S. government has approved the sale of dozens of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Greece.

14 months ago

AFSOC plans to demo amphibious MC-130J by end of next year, commander says

A new water-ready C-130 would give the Air Force more littoral capability.

By Leila Barghouty

3 years ago

The investigation of a parachute accident, new squad weapons, and jetpack assault teams ― The Briefing 10.22.20

Questions about Army parachute procedures arise after a tragic accident involving a Green Beret. New squad weapons are on track to be delivered to troops, and learn about the latest development in the case of the deadly AAV accident.

4 years ago

Marine amphibious assault vehicle successfully recovered with remains of all 8 missing service members on board

The remains of the Marines and sailor found inside the AAV will be transferred to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

By Philip Athey

4 years ago

Here are the names of the Marine killed and those presumed dead after Corps AAV accident

Two Marines remain hospitalized.

By Andrea Scott

4 years ago

Best pics of the week: June 28, 2020

Aircraft carriers in the Indo-Pacific area of operations, Misawa Air Base Elephant Walk, diving qualifications and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

4 years ago

Best pics of the week: May 3, 2020

Air Force and Navy flight demonstration teams honor front-line responders to the coronavirus pandemic, and more of the best photos from around the military.

4 years ago

Best pics of the week: April 26, 2020

The military responds to the coronavirus pandemic, which has affected everything from academy graduations to building field hospitals and mobilizing state National Guard units.

4 years ago

Major maritime exercise in the Baltic region could be scaled back over COVID-19

“With each passing second of the day we are taking a look at each and every one of our activities to make sure that we can potentially preserver as many as possible."

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Best pics of the week: March 1, 2020

Drinking snake blood at Exercise Cobra Gold, freestyle drill routines, the agreement that may result in all foreign troops leaving Afghanistan, and more of this week's best military photos.

4 years ago

Best pics of the week: Feb. 16, 2020

An obstacle endurance course at Quantico, field training exercises at Fort Sill and more of this week's best military photos.

4 years ago