Latest ""

A brief timeline of the Allies’ D-Day invasion of occupied France

June 6, 1944, began with Allied aircraft bombing German defenses in Normandy, followed by some 1,200 aircraft who carried airborne troops.

11 months ago

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers a speech on the Maritime Self Defense Force's helicopter carrier JS Izumo during an international fleet review in Sagami Bay, southwest of Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2022.

Japan, US hold joint drills amid China, North Korea concerns

The biennial “Keen Sword” drills kicked off Thursday at Tsuiki Air Base in southwestern Japan and will run through Nov. 19.

2 years ago

Air Force exchanges will carry more maternity uniforms at a dozen bases

DOD warned uniform shipments are delayed by supply chain problems.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

US, Japan militaries launch Keen Sword 21 exercise

The exercise involves approximately 9,000 service members from the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps.

By Diana Stancy

5 years ago

Parade marking 70 years of Communist Party rule in China offers a glimpse into country’s military ambitions

A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.

6 years ago

France says Russia satellite spied in ‘Star Wars’ hostility

"This little Stars Wars didn't happen a long time ago in a galaxy far away. It happened a year ago, 36,000 kilometers above our heads."

7 years ago