Lithuanians gather outside US Embassy to grieve American soldiers who died in training accident

Mourners carrying wreaths and flags filled the streets in Lithuania’s capital Wednesday to memorialize four U.S. soldiers who died last week during a military training exercise.

Air Force returns to old flight limitations on pregnant aircrew members, extends others

The Air Force is reinstating flight restrictions for airmen in the early stage of pregnancy and elevating waiver decisions for expectant aircrew members from flight surgeons to higher command, the service said.

Smuggler sentenced for attempt to bring Chinese migrants to Guam

A Chinese man was sentenced to a short federal prison term for attempting to smuggle 12 Chinese migrants from the Northern Mariana Islands to Guam last year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Guam said.

Navy plans treatment plants to put fuel-contaminated Hawaii water back in service

The Navy plans to build treatment plants near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam that would purify the fuel-contaminated water in the Red Hill water shaft for use in its drinking water system.

A class ring on her doorstep led an American to Norway to learn about the Marine father she never knew

During a NATO training exercise on Sept. 23, 1972, a helicopter carrying Marines crashed on an island in Norway, killing everyone on board. Decades later, one Marine’s 1970 U.S. Naval Academy class ring was found in “near-perfect” condition at the crash site and returned to his daughter, who embarked on a journey to learn about her father.

Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth’s office

The U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office to review and get rid of ones that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, U.S officials said Tuesday.

Navy celebrates 132 years of the chief petty officer

Behind every great sailor, is a great chief petty officer. On Tuesday, U.S. Navy chief petty officers celebrated 132 years of leading, mentoring and developing sailors.

Marine Corps F-35, Air Force F-22 pilots train together in joint simulation at Patuxent River

Eight U.S. Marine Corps F-35s trained alongside four Air Force F-22 Raptors in the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s Joint Simulation Environment at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland from March 24-27.

‘This loss is simply devastating’: Soldiers killed in Lithuania training accident part of a close-knit unit

The soldiers who died last week during a mission in Lithuania were remembered as a mix of dedicated young fathers, talented Army mechanics and key members of a close-knit unit. Three of them were promoted posthumously.

Marines launch new team focused on first-person drones that have dominated Ukraine war

The Marine Corps’ Attack Drone Team was formed in response to what it said was the “rapid proliferation” of armed, first-person view drone technology in modern conflicts, particularly in Eastern Europe.

$2 billion deal with US will bring Patriot missile training and support to Poland

Poland is hailing a $2 billion agreement this week with the United States for training and logistical support tied to its Patriot missile systems as a significant development in a program to upgrade the key NATO ally’s air defenses.

US Coast Guard on Guam shifts focus to border security, expects new cutters

The U.S. Coast Guard on Guam is expecting at least two new cutters next year, an addition that would expand its operations as the service reprioritizes border security.

Marines’ new ship-killer missile to debut in Philippines with upcoming Balikatan exercise

The U.S. Marine Corps plans to deploy its new Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System to the Philippines for the first time during this month’s Balikatan exercise, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on his recent stop in Manila.

Bruce Glover, whose tough guy roles included a 007 villain, dies at 92

Bruce Glover, an Korean War veteran and prolific character actor known for playing an assassin in the James Bond movie “Diamonds Are Forever” and a P.I. in the neo-noir classic “Chinatown,” died March 12 at a hospital in Los Angeles. He was 92.

Ford carrier group equipped with new anti-drone weapons for possible Mideast deployment

If sent to the Middle East, the USS Gerald R. Ford strike group will put newly adapted counter-drone weapons to the test as the Navy explores alternatives to shooting down cheap Houthi drones with multimillion-dollar munitions.

Despite 99 arrests, Redstone Arsenal still wrestles with people bringing guns on base

Since the start of 2023, when a new law allowing permitless carry took effect, 99 people have been arrested for illegally bringing firearms onto the military base, according to Redstone officials. And the rate of arrests has been going up each year since.

Army mentorship group for female paratroopers opens to male participation in Vicenza

A program that guided the Army’s female soldiers along their career path has been renamed and opened to men, as the services work to comply with new Pentagon rules.

3 US soldiers found dead, search underway for fourth, after vehicle recovered from deep bog in Lithuania

Three U.S. soldiers missing in Lithuania were found dead after their submerged armored vehicle was pulled from a muddy bog, U.S. Army Europe and Africa said Monday.

Richard Chamberlain, TV actor who starred in ‘Dr. Kildare,’ dies at 90

Richard Chamberlain, a Korean War veteran and the handsome hero of the 1960s television series “Dr. Kildare,” has died. He was 90.