U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct preflight checks aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 20, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

USS Boxer and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit return home after conducting joint exercises in the Indo-Pacific

The USS Boxer and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to their respective homeports in San Diego and Camp Pendleton, Calif., after a deployment to the U.S. 7th and 3rd Fleet areas of operations. More than 2,500 sailors and Marines participated in joint and combined exercises in the Indo-Pacific.

KITTERY, Maine (Nov. 21, 2024) — Captain Jason Deichler, Commodore, Commander, Submarine Squadron Two, left, Cmdr. Grant Wanier, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767), Tim Doyon, Hampton Project Superintendent, and Capt. Michael, Shipyard Commander, pose for a group photo Following the arrival Hampton at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, Nov. 21, 2024. While at the shipyard, Hampton will undergo essential repairs, and system upgrades critical to extending a submarine’s service life and ensuring the Navy’s long-term fleet readiness. As America’s leader for attack submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization, PNSY is enhancing critical warfighting capabilities by safely delivering first time quality service, on-budget, on time to the fleet and helping enable warfighters to be battle-ready when called upon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charlotte C. Oliver)

USS Hampton arrives at Portsmouth shipyard for scheduled maintenance to ensure mission-readiness

The USS Hampton arrived at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, on Thursday for scheduled maintenance and system upgrades to ensure Navy mission-readiness before returning to the fleet.

Cmdr. Charles Diehl in his official Navy photo.

Navy relieves commander of E-2 Hawkeye squadron from duties for loss of confidence

Cmdr. Charles Diehl has been relieved of his duties as commander of Airborne Command and Control Squadron VAW-115,an E-2 Hawkeye squadron, because of a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron sit on the flight line at RAF Lakenheath, England, in October 2023. Federal government website solicitations indicate that the U.S. may be moving some of its nuclear weapons to the base.

Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week

The U.S. Air Force says a number of small drones were detected last week around three bases in eastern England that are used by American forces.

Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun, left, and Army head coach Jeff Monken, shake hands.

Air Force beats Nevada 22-19

Owen Allen ran for 107 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries, Dylan Carson opened the scoring with an 11-yard TD run and finished with 105 yards rushing Saturday night to help Air Force beat Nevada 22-19.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Notre Dame hands Army first loss with 49-14 romp at Yankee Stadium

The No. 6 Fighting Irish ended No. 18 Army’s 13-game winning streak with a 49-14 victory on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium.

The entrance to the Davenport, Iowa gate of the Rock Island Arsenal bears the U.S. Army’s insignia above the arsenal’s slogan, “Producing Readiness Since 1862.”

Sen. Tammy Duckworth pushes for growth of Rock Island Arsenal

Beyond the technical capabilities of the arsenal, Duckworth highlighted other factors that make investment worthwhile. She pointed towards the skilled manufacturing workforce in the area.

Colorado, Alabama congressional delegations continue debate over Space Command HQ

An intense persuasion campaign is heating up across more than 1,200 miles, from Colorado Springs to Alabama, as both states’ congressional delegations battle over landing the permanent headquarters of the U.S. Space Command.

A military free fall instructor from the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School jumps from an aircraft onto Phillips Drop Zone at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona December 4, 2019. The instructors trained students in basic free fall techniques jumping from altitudes of 9,500 to 25,000 feet with and without weapons, combat equipment, night vision goggles and supplemental oxygen in day and night conditions. (U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens)

Risky training ops for elite troops need to be studied more to help avoid deaths, injuries, GAO finds

Between 2012 and 2022, the GAO found more than 3,600 noncombat accidents involving special operators, with an average of 258 reported training accidents per year with at least minor injuries or more than $20,000 of military equipment damage.

Seven people lean forward holding shovels to scoop dirt to mark the groundbreaking for the Tun Tavern.

Rebuild of historic Tun Tavern, birthplace of Marine Corps, ceremonially breaks ground in Philadelphia

Philadelphia has hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for “The Tun” as part of a project to re-create the historic tavern known to every Marine as the service’s birthplace.