Combat Debut: Marines' F-35B Strikes Taliban Target in Afghanistan The U.S. Marine Corps' F-35B made its combat debut this week, conducting its first strike in Afghanistan.
Army Special Forces Medic Will Get Medal of Honor for Afghanistan Heroism Ronald J. Shurer II will receive the Medal of Honor, an upgrade to the Silver Star he was awarded for his actions in 2008.
Soldier Fatally Injured at Bagram Airfield Identified Staff Sgt. Diobanjo Sanagustin, 32, died in the unspecified incident at Bagram Airfield.
Petraeus: US Has 'Sacred Obligation' to Help Burn-Pit Veterans Petraeus said it's time for service members exposed to the dangers of burn pits to be provided with proper care.
Lawyer Wants to Hold Government in Contempt of Court in Marine's Case Michael Bowe is calling on the Navy and Marines to provide documents related to the case of Reserve Maj. Jason Brezler.
Afghan Forces Need More Mortar Training, Army Advisers Say U.S. Army advisers in Afghanistan have learned they may want to focus more on training Afghan forces.
Mattis Pours Cold Water on Afghan War Privatization Proposal Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Tuesday warned against using private contractors in Afghanistan.
MoH Recipient John Chapman Wasn't Left Behind by His Team, Family Says Chapman's mother thinks he would have wanted his fellow special operators to get out of the line of fire as fast as possible.
Outgoing US Commander Continues Tradition of Hailing Progress in Afghanistan Nicholson said today that he has seen significant progress in the peace process between the Afghan forces and the Taliban.
Three DoD Contractors Get Highest Civilian Valor Award for Afghan Actions Three contractors were awarded the Medal for Valor on Tuesday.
Federal Government Shutdown Grinds into a Second Week as Tempers Flare at the Capitol As the federal government shutdown enters a second week, there’s no discernible endgame in sight.
Trump Targets Blumenthal, Calling for Investigation into Senator's Vietnam Service Claims President Donald Trump is targeting U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal again after Connecticut’s senior U.S. senator grilled U.S...
At 50, He Survived Marine Boot Camp — Then Fought at Peleliu and Okinawa When 50-year-old Paul Douglas showed up at Marine Corps boot camp in 1942, the white-haired economics professor looked more...
Ukrainian Drones Attack Russian Cavalry Troops in Rare 21st-Century Encounter A short video circulating online this month appears to show a Russian mounted patrol being struck by a Ukrainian drone near...
When The Government Can Afford Everything Except The Essentials Every shutdown forces the government to decide what counts as “essential.” Air traffic controllers and TSA agents fall into...
