The Top 10 Military News Stories of 2020 Despite the chaos in the wake of COVID-19, the military services found ways to stay ready to defend the nation.
Rockets Target US Embassy in Baghdad, No Casualties Two Iraqi security officials said one rocket fell within the perimeter of the vast U.S. Embassy complex.
US Vows to Help Iraq Promote Stability in Face of 'Enemies' The new U.S. administration said a top priority in Iraq is to help the country assert its sovereignty.
Turkey Accuses US of Backing PKK After Turks Killed in Iraq Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan laid into the United States, accusing it of supporting Kurdish militants.
US-Led Coalition: 1 American Wounded, None Killed in Iraq Rocket Attack Over a dozen rockets hit areas between the civilian international airport in the city of Irbil.
Rockets Strike Near US base in Iraq, Killing 1, Wounding 8 One U.S. service member was injured in the rocket attack.
Veterans Hail Biden-Ordered Review of Visa Program for Iraqi, Afghan Military Interpreters An estimated 100,000 Iraqis and 17,000 Afghans still await adjudication in special programs.
Iran's Guard Begins Ground Forces Drill near Iraqi Border In January the Guard conducted a drill and launched anti-warship ballistic missiles at a simulated target.
US Navy Drops Charges Against SEAL Accused of Sexual Assault Adel A. Enayat pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of assault consummated by battery.
Withdrawing Troops from Iraq and Syria Is Biden's Best Play to Avoid War in the Middle East Some analysts suggest that the best way for Biden to respond to Iran's actions is to continue applying pressure to Tehran.
Marine Whose Misconduct Was Cited in Viral Video Faces Administrative Separation, Officials Say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called the video "deeply disturbing" during a press conference.
In a Navy with Lots of Traditions, a Small, Very Personal One Continues It’s a tradition that’s lasted eight decades.
Sig Sauer Faces $10 Million Lawsuit over P320 Pistol After Alleged Accidental Discharge Wounds Federal Agent A Marine vet was issued a P320 as his service weapon to use as an officer for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Navy Will Make All Sailors Reaffirm Oath to the Constitution in Extremism Stand-Down The Navy is the first military service to reveal what leaders will cover during the military's upcoming stand-downs.
Seattle-Based Coast Guard Icebreaker Returns Home After First Mission in Nearly 40 Years to Wintertime Arctic The Polar Star is the only icebreaker classified as "heavy" — able to break through ice up to 21 feet thick.
