US combatant chiefs want more amphibious ready groups, Marine commandant says
The four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.
By Riley Ceder
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More troops are taking the COVID-19 vaccine, including those who rejected it before
About 30 percent of the force is vaccinated, according to the head of the Defense Health Agency.
Bobby Brown, 96, a life of Yankees, military, medicine, dies
Five-time champion with the New York Yankees. Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Prominent cardiologist. American League president.
Move over sky penis, we’ve got a sea penis now
The Ever Given, now stuck in the Suez Canal, has had a fraught journey from the start.
By Sarah Sicard
DoD inspector general finds ex-Navy auditor sexually harassed female workers
The release of the report comes as the Defense Department continues to struggle with efforts to curtail sexual assault and harassment across the force.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Lawmakers call on Biden to make COVID vaccines mandatory for the military
It remains unclear whether the White House or Pentagon is considering such a move.
China has a large and growing navy: What is the rest of the story?
In the case of China, an assessment of strategy, operational proficiency, regional and global naval power, and leadership deserve additional emphasis, says the author of this commentary.
By Robert B. Murrett
Best pics of the week: March 21, 2021
An LC-130 Skibird under the Northern Lights, the Blue Angels train at El Centro, the F-15EX lands at Eglin, paratroopers on the range in Italy, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
WW II veteran’s dying wish went viral. Then came his outdoor birthday party
The 97-year-old World War II veteran put on the uniform that went viral and ambled down the grass to the waterfront park within Mediterranean Manors in Dunedin, Florida, where he lives.
By Gabrielle Calise
US Navy transits to counter China increased sharply under Trump
According to U.S. Navy data, war ships maneuvered close to artificial islands claimed and developed by China 10 times in 2019 and another 10 times last year, at least double the annual number going back to 2014.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press