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How the US has shifted military jets and ships in the Middle East

As America’s national security leaders discuss next steps, the Pentagon has moved to ensure that troops and bases in the region are protected.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

12 days ago

USS Oscar Austin crew awarded combat action ribbon for Red Sea actions

The destroyer provided combat support to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea.

3 weeks ago

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

4 weeks ago

DC military-air traffic control hotline hasn’t worked for over 3 years

The FAA confirmed the agency didn’t know the hotline hadn’t been working since March 2022 until after the latest near miss at Reagan National Airport.

7 weeks ago

Judge awards $680K to Hawaii military families over fuel-tainted water

The cases set the legal tone for thousands more military families and civilians suing over a 2021 jet fuel leak into a Navy drinking water system on Oahu.

8 weeks ago

Army pauses helicopter flights near DC airport after more close calls

The pause comes after 67 people died in January when a passenger jet collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan airport.

By Tara Copp, AP

8 weeks ago