Marines on Okinawa issued new amphibious combat vehicles

Marines of 4th Marines, 3rd Division offloaded the state-of-the-art combat vehicles, which replace an aging fleet of assault amphibious vehicles.

Bat insignia on Marine stealth fighter in Japan is minor star on social media

The flagship stealth fighter at this base south of Hiroshima is sporting a new look, one to make Batman envious.

CENTCOM reports 3 Houthi unmanned boats destroyed

U.S. Central Command reported U.S. forces in the Red Sea in a “self-defense engagement” destroyed three Houthi unmanned surface vehicles Sunday.

JBLM service members say the Army didn’t protect them from a doctor charged with abusive sexual contact

Fifteen current or retired Joint Base Lewis-McChord servicemen who say the Army failed to protect them from a military doctor who has been charged with sexual abuse are each seeking $5 million in damages for the emotional distress they say they have suffered.

Off-duty Coast Guard members credited with saving distressed swimmer at unguarded NJ lake

Four off-duty Coast Guard members helped rescue a distressed swimmer last week at a lake secluded in a South Jersey township.

Warriors over the Wasatch air show returns to Hill AFB

The Warriors over the Wasatch air show returned Saturday to Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

Retired NY National Guard sergeant receives Bronze Star with ‘V’ device for actions in Iraq in 2004

Retired New York National Guard Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo received the Bronze Star Medal with “V’ device last week in recognition of his heroic actions 20 years ago in Iraq.

Ripple effects from construction, maintenance delays of carriers cause housing crunch at Naval Base Kitsap

Delays with the construction of new aircraft carriers and retirement of older nuclear-powered ships are fueling a housing crunch at Naval Base Kitsap, an expensive location at which to serve in the Navy.

West Point Class of 2028 reports for duty Monday

The U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., will welcome over 1,200 new students on Monday for Reception Day followed by six weeks of basic training.

CEOs charged with top Navy admiral fight US bribery allegations

Two top executives of a technology services firm charged alongside the highest-ranking Navy admiral ever to face criminal indictment for bribery are fighting the charges, challenging federal prosecutors’ decision to bring what one of their lawyers called a “politically motivated” military corruption case.

Air Force general faces fine, no jail time after being acquitted of sexual assault

A jury Saturday found an Air Force general not guilty of sexually assaulting a female subordinate but convicted him of dereliction of duty and conduct unbecoming stemming from a night of sex and alcohol at an air base in 2023.

New top commander of Aberdeen Proving Ground formally takes the helm

Brig. Gen. James Turinetti IV officially took his place as commander of U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command and senior commander of Harford County’s largest employer and key military installation from Maj. Gen. Edmonson, who held the post since August 2021.

First Infantry Division passes command to new Maj. Gen. Monté Rone

Soldiers lined up on Fort Riley’s Cavalry Parade Field, and the families of two major generals stood with them Friday as the First Infantry Division changed command.

As ships grow and seas rise, can Baltimore’s port use new bridge to raise the roof?

The Key Bridge, knocked down after a cargo ship smashed into a support pier, wasn’t built with 100,000-ton ships in mind and was ill-prepared for vessel strike. It prompted a National Transportation Safety Board investigation into what went wrong and a Coast Guard probe into national port infrastructure.

Security guard dead, protester injured by truck outside Okinawa port

A security guard was killed, and an anti-base protester injured Friday when they stepped into the path of truck outside a port in northern Okinawa, according to Japanese police.

2 Navy sailors among motorcyclists killed in chain-reaction crash on I-5 near Camp Pendleton

Two motorcyclists killed in a fiery chain-reaction crash on Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton on Thursday morning were active duty sailors, the U.S. Navy confirmed Friday.

Boeing defense officials ‘lean forward’ with bets on future programs in St. Louis area

Boeing officials signaled, over the past week, that they are shifting their views on the types of defense work the company will take on, as it grows some programs, prepares to end others and embarks on a $1.8 billion expansion project here.

Air Force special ops commander fired after charges he choked wife and child

An Air Force officer has been removed from command of a special operations training squadron after his arrest this week on charges that he attacked his wife and child, according to service and law enforcement officials.

Blue Angels arrive: Team includes first female pilot

The first female to fly in the U.S. Navy Blue Angels touched down at Cherry Capital Airport Thursday afternoon following a practice run over Grand Traverse Bay.