Special Operations Command developing job field focused on latest battlefield technology

A new military specialty would be aimed at helping commandos put emerging technology to use on the battlefield, Army officials said.

Cavoli approves uptick in NATO surveillance near Romania’s border with Ukraine

NATO is stepping up surveillance along Romania’s border with Ukraine, a move that comes after reports that a Russian drone last week crossed into allied airspace.

Marine’s 32-mile birthday run makes hoop dreams come true on Okinawa

Children at a Japanese orphanage have new basketball equipment to play with thanks to a generous Marine who ran 32 miles for his 32nd birthday.

New off-base drinking restrictions become even stricter for sailors in Japan

Navy Region Japan tightened up liberty restrictions recently imposed on service members in the country.

Indigenous ceremonies honor Marines killed a year ago in Osprey crash in Australia

Family members gathered to remember three Marines who died in a 2023 MV-22B Osprey crash.

South Korean soldiers foil disaffected defector’s dash back into North Korea

A former defector, unhappy with life in the South, stole a 25-seat shuttle bus this week and attempted to cross a bridge into North Korea before he was apprehended by guards.

Repairs to Okinawa airfield may fix Air Force parachute training dispute

The Marine Corps plans to repair an auxiliary airfield runway early next year and resolve a dispute with Okinawa prefecture over parachute training at Kadena Air Base.

VA to create program that offers legal help to veterans denied benefits because of discharge status

The Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday disclosed a plan to establish a grant program to fund legal organizations assisting veterans who are trying to access benefits after they did not receive an honorable discharge.

At least 2 military bases to stay closed through Friday to recover from Hurricane Helene

Fort Eisenhower and Moody Air Force Base in Georgia will remain closed through Friday as service members and their families work to recover from Hurricane Helene.

2 Navy destroyers help defend Israel, intercept ballistic missiles launched by Iran

The USS Bulkeley and USS Cole joined Israeli air defense units in firing about a dozen interceptors to shoot down inbound Iranian missiles.