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Iranian Navy shines laser at US helicopter during ‘unsafe’ interaction
“IRGCN vessels shone a laser multiple times at the aircraft while in flight," according to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command.
By Diana Stancy
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How a comedian and Air Force spouse are helping feed military families
Food insecurity isn’t funny. But one stand-up comedian hopes her humor will garner the attention the problem needs.
Desert Storm group makes final funding push to begin construction
Organizers hope to break ground this year at a location on the National Mall near other prominent war memorials.
By Todd South
US fires warning shots at Iranian fast-attack boats harassing Navy, Coast Guard ships
The Iranian vessels approached the U.S. ships at “an unnecessarily close range with unknown intent,” the Navy said.
By Diana Stancy
US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise
The Group Arabian Sea Warfare Exercise will see ships from the four countries conduct drills in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.
Study concludes depleted uranium doesn’t cause Gulf War illness
Researchers suggest another toxin is responsible for Desert Storm veterans' symptoms.
Best photos of the week: Dec. 20, 2020
Soldiers train in Hawaii, sailors conduct night flight ops in the North Arabian Sea, Marines participate in live-fire exercises in Japan and more in this week's Frontline Photos
US troop pullouts in Mideast raise fears of Iranian attacks
A senior U.S. military official with knowledge of the region said Monday that Iran may try to take advantage of America's troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan, and the planned departure of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz from the Arabian Gulf.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Nimitz back in Persian Gulf, Iran vows revenge for killing of nuke scientist
The Pentagon announced early Saturday that it sent the aircraft carrier Nimitz back into the Mideast.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Remember what veterans have sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy
A Marine Corps veteran recalls painful memories from his service and the loss of his son in an ambush in Niger.
By Hank Black