Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another weekThe carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 days ago
US forces strike Yemen oil port in ongoing campaign against HouthisThe attack is the first strike U.S. Central Command has publicly described in weeks.By Noah Robertson3 weeks ago
OpinionIt’s time to fully fund the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraftThe defense budget is the place to stop the decline in the Air Force's size and capabilities and begin its rebuilding, the authors of this op-ed argue.By Douglas A. Birkley and Heather Penney3 weeks ago
Hegseth beefs up Middle East warship presence with 2 aircraft carriersThe defense secretary has ordered the carriers Carl Vinson and Harry S. Truman to be in the region as the U.S. increases strikes on Houthi rebels.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 weeks ago
US strikes dozens of Houthi sites in Yemen as broader campaign beginsU.S. Central Command continued strikes against the group Sunday and Monday, launching a campaign that may last weeks, officials said.By Noah Robertson8 weeks ago
Tricare snafus cause medical shortfalls for military familiesMilitary families are struggling to get medical appointments as some health care providers drop Tricare beneficiaries due to lack of payment.By Karen Jowers3 months ago