Soldier Found Dead in Kuwait ID’d as Texas National Guard Staff Sergeant An initial report said he had been found unresponsive.
Soldier Found Dead at Base in Kuwait, Army Says The soldier, who has not yet been publicly identified, was found unresponsive at Camp Arifjan.
In Reversal, Carrier Nimitz Ordered to Stay in Mideast Amid Iranian Threats of Revenge Tensions are increasing as Iran marks the anniversary of the U.S. drone strike that killed Quds Force commander Maj. Gen...
Hezbollah Says it Has Doubled its Arsenal of Guided Missiles Hassan Nasrallah said his group has the capability to strike anywhere in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.
US Troop Pullouts in Mideast Raise Fears of Iranian Attacks The Pentagon announced last month that the U.S. will reduce troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan by mid-January.
Bahrain's Long-Serving Prime Minister Dies at Age 84 Prince Khalifa’s power and wealth could be seen everywhere in this small nation that is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet.
Officials: 8 Observers, Including 6 Americans, Killed in Sinai Helicopter Crash Officials said the crash appeared to be caused by a technical failure and there were no signs of the aircraft being attacked.
US Plans Sale of F-35 Fighter Jets to UAE in $23B Arms Deal Secretary of State Pompeo said he had authorized the sale in keeping with the administration’s Middle East peace efforts.
Russia Calls for Collective Security in the Gulf U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft dismissed any idea of collective security in the Gulf, touting the administration’s new approach...
Pence Hails Terrorist Takedowns, Harris Raises Russian Bounties in Veep Debate While much of the discussion focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, the candidates also veered into national security and defense.
Why Military Veterans and Law Enforcement Joined the Capitol Insurrection The deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 attracted a variety of far-right extremists who shared a devotion to Trump.
FBI Searches for Armored Military Vehicle in California The Humvee was stolen from a National Guard Armory in a Los Angeles suburb.
DoD Cancels Plans to Let Thousands of Civilian Employees Shop at Exchange The proposal to expand military exchange shopping privileges had been expected to be finalized in late 2020.
After Years of Fighting, the Military Has Started Phasing Out 'Widow’s Tax' Many survivors will see at least $400 more in their Feb. 1 annuity payments.
After Training Changes, Air Force SERE School Sees Near-Historic Low Attrition Typically, about half of each class washes out during the final apprentice course because of its demanding nature.