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USS Harry S. Truman returns to US after months of battling Houthis

The Truman saw continuous action for over 50 days, conducting precision airstrikes and launching missiles while under constant fire from Houthi militants.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

6 weeks ago

A Texas National Guard soldier stands guard in an emptied out migrant camp at the U.S.-Mexico border on May 13, 2023 to El Paso, Texas.

Two troops killed, one seriously injured in vehicle accident at border

The service members were deployed in support of ongoing security operations at the southern border.

By Tara Copp, AP

3 months ago

Most troops deployed for Ukraine response still in Europe

Troop levels are expected to remain stable for the foreseeable future.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Here be giants — outlandish tales of the military & the Afghan colossi

It's Halloween, so enjoy these otherworldly deployment tales.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz and J.D. Simkins

3 years ago

A-10 Warthogs to brush up on maritime combat in Pacific deployment

The Air Force is reimagining the role of the A-10C attack plane, a counterterrorism mainstay, for a new kind of fight.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Pentagon’s US-Mexico border mission extends for another year

Up to 2,500 troops are authorized through September 2023.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

B-1 bombers again deploy to Guam amid Pacific tensions

Bomber crews will participate in several training missions with regional allies while overseas.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Air Force’s new search-and-rescue helicopter heads to first deployment

The Air Force can now launch a 30-day deployment of four HH-60Ws anywhere in the world.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Recruiting and retention issues also affecting the National Guard

The National Guard is going to be about 9,000 troops short on its end-strength goal for the year.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

US rushed air war planners to Europe ahead of Russia’s invasion

Airmen from the 505th Command and Control Wing helped direct the U.S. response to Russia’s buildup of forces and invasion of Ukraine.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

B-52s flying bomber task force missions over Europe

The bombers arrived Aug. 18 from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Year-round health insurance for National Guard proves elusive

“The last thing we want is to get mobilized and then somebody say, ‘Hey, I’ve had this injury, but I haven’t had health insurance to get it addressed.'"

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago