Hawaii’s Marine Littoral Regiment trains for high-tech operations

The 3rd Marine Regiment has since been reorganized into the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment — or MLR — as the Corps looks to reorganize for the 21st century.

‘Unexpected’: Mom, teen hit by Navy parachutist at air show, California officials say

A U.S. Navy parachutist accidentally landed on two spectators at a Fleet Week air show in San Francisco, California firefighters told news outlets.

Soldiers test drive Army’s newest troop-moving vehicle in Hawaii

Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division are testing the Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle during a two-week exercise in Hawaii that ends Thursday.

North Carolina authorities arrest armed man after threats against FEMA workers

Threats against federal emergency response personnel have hampered relief work in parts of western North Carolina hard hit by Hurricane Helene, prompting disaster workers to relocate because of safety concerns and feeding a cycle of fear and anxiety.

Blue Angels to perform Sunday after fog canceled Saturday’s show

The Blue Angels performed their air show on Sunday afternoon, following the cancellation of their Saturday show due to unsafe weather conditions caused by the notorious San Francisco fog.

Golden Knights soldiers on Team USA win gold at skydiving world championships

Soldiers from the United States Army Parachute Team conquered the skies and won gold medals on Friday at the World Skydiving Championships in Beaufort, N.C., as part of the Team USA 8-Way competition team.

A Navy first: USS Chosin tests resupplying rapid-fire launch system at sea

Reports have estimated that in a conflict with China, U.S. warships would have to quickly leave to friendly piers to reload. Reloading in the open ocean would allow the U.S. surface fleet to stay in a fight and is a top priority for Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.

World’s most powerful Navy celebrates 249 years of service

Two and a half centuries after the Continental Congress ordered the dispatch of a “swift sailing vessel” with “ten carriage guns,” the modern U.S. Navy counts hundreds of ships and thousands of personnel, and is looking to build out its arsenal of drones.

US soldier who fled England after injury crash pleads guilty in British court

Spc. Isac Alejandro Calderon showed up for police interviews after the 2023 incident, so he was not arrested. But he later fled to the U.S. just before a scheduled court date.

Soldiers deliver meals, supplies and rescue cats on ‘life-changing’ Hurricane Helene mission

Soldiers arrived a week ago in North Carolina to help with the recovery from Hurricane Helene and are still reaching locations where residents are waiting for the first influx of resources and support since the storm.

US airman found not guilty of murder in stabbing death of man in Germany

Government prosecutors told the jury that the murder charge against Airman 1st Class Grant Harrison boiled down to “who had the knife” the night a local civilian was killed in a fight. Harrison’s defense lawyers said the crux of the case wasn’t who had the weapon, but rather who used it.

Quad nations’ warships gather for Malabar naval exercise off India

India, Australia, Japan and the U.S. are members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, an informal group formed as a strategic hedge against Beijing’s rising military power.

Water likely tainted by ‘forever chemicals’ flowed off Air Force base in Tokyo

Local governments ask Japan’s government for more information about the spill, including where the water flowed, why contaminated water was stored on base and what preventative measures will be taken.

Navy SEALs’ drownings blamed on training failures

A military investigation has concluded that two U.S. Navy SEALs drowned as they tried to climb aboard a ship carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen because of glaring training failures and a lack of understanding about what to do after a fall into deep, turbulent waters.

Tomb guard who went viral last year takes her final walk, aims for new role

Tomb guard Spc. Jessica Kwiatkowski was the subject of a viral video in 2023, when she was filmed continuing her march in the middle of a storm that involved winds of 60-85 mph. Kwiatkowski walked the mat even as the plaza flooded with water and she lost her ability to see clearly.

Nellis AFB officer accused of sexual abuse could face new charges

Lt. Col. Kevin DiFalco’s case began in 2022, with accusations that he groomed a girl. His court-martial charges were withdrawn and dismissed without prejudice in June of this year.

Navy launches investigation into faulty welds on 26 warships at Virginia shipyard

The welding deficiencies were made on noncritical components of three in-service ships. They were done at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, which is the sole maker of carriers for the Navy and one of only two firms that make submarines.

Thousands of Florida Guard troops get to work after Milton batters state in second hurricane in 2 weeks

The entire Florida National Guard was joined by Guard forces from at least seven other states as they began route clearance, search and rescue, and other missions before dawn Thursday after the fast-moving storm struck Wednesday night.

Student shoppers test their math skills at commissary outside Tokyo

Young grocery shoppers, with worksheets and measuring tapes in hand, packed this base’s commissary Wednesday evening to apply their classroom knowledge to a real-life setting.