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US drone goes down off Yemen; underwater Houthi drone taken out
The Pentagon acknowledged an American MQ-9 Reaper drone went down recently in the Red Sea amid an ongoing battle with Houthi militants in the region.
‘Forever chemicals’ detected in groundwater from 13 DoD sites in Gulf of Mexico
Groundwater from 13 Department of Defense sites in the Gulf of Mexico has been confirmed to contain high levels of "forever chemicals."
US Navy says drone strike hit oil tanker off Oman, killing 2
Navy EOD techs believe a “drone strike” targeted an oil tanker that came under attack off the coast of Oman.
Cambodia limits US diplomat’s scrutiny of controversial naval base
A State Department officials expressed “serious concerns” about China’s military presence and construction of facilities at the base and sought clarification of why two U.S.-funded buildings there had been demolished without notification or explanation.
Iran’s largest warship catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the U.S. was aware of the loss of the Iranian ship, but declined to comment further.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Best pics of the week: May 16, 2021
Airmen test the new Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble Air two-piece system, troops participate in Exercise Northern Edge and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Iran rejects claim that its speedboats sparked encounter with US vessels in Strait of Hormuz
It was the second time in two weeks that a U.S. ship opened fire to warn vessels of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
He took them captive in Iraq 30 years ago. Now, they’re fighting for his citizenship
Two Navy pilots were shot down and taken prisoner during Desert Storm. Decades later, they formed an unlikely friendship with their once-captor.
By Harm Venhuizen
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
China’s Africa outreach poses threat from Atlantic, says a top US general
U.S. military commanders around the globe caution that China's growing assertiveness isn't simply happening in Asia.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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