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Austin visits Ukraine, voices U.S. support against Russian aggression

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:28:10 -0400

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Ukraine continues to have U.S. support against Russian aggression and is free to decide its own foreign policy during a visit to Kyiv Tuesday.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signs new defense pact with Georgia

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:52:54 -0400

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed a new security agreement with Georgia Monday, seeking to buttress relations with the Black Sea nation as it continues to face Russian troops in two of its regions.

Pentagon orders all civilian employees to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:56:07 -0400

The Pentagon on Monday ordered all Department of Defense civilian employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by no later than Nov. 22.

Army investigating suspected suicides of three Fort Drum soldiers

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:07:48 -0400

The U.S. Army is investigating the suspected suicides of three soldiers based at New York's Fort Drum.

Four Marines remain hospitalized month after suicide bombing at Afghan airport

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:13:49 -0400

Four U.S. Marines remain hospitalized after an attack near Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, last month as service members were evacuating foreign nationals and refugees.

Army tests MK-22 Precision Sniper Rifle at Fort Bragg ahead of fielding

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:55:41 -0400

The Army has successfully tested the MK-22 Precision Sniper Rifle to clear it for fielding.

U.S. Navy, Bahrain partner to ramp up unmanned systems use

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:53:17 -0400

Bahraini leaders committed Thursday to partnering with a new U.S. Navy task force to ramp up new unmanned system efforts.

U.S. F-16 fighter jets intercept Cessna during U.N. General Assembly

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:24:46 -0400

U.S. fighter jets escorted a small plane flown by a U.S. Army soldier out of restricted air space over New York City during the United Nations General Assembly.

U.S. Space Force to take over SATCOM operations from Army, Navy

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:17:50 -0400

The U.S. Space Force will take over satellite communications billets, funding and mission responsibility from the U.S. Army and Navy, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday.

U.S. Army finishes exercises in Turkey as part of Europe-focused drill

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:47:53 -0400

A multinational military exercise intended to improve interoperability between the U.S. Army and allied nations wrapped up its final phase in Turkey on Monday.

U.S. Navy, Lebanese military begin partnership to improve construction, humanitarian capabilities

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:25:57 -0400

The USNS Choctaw County has arrived in Beirut, Lebanon, to participate in a first-of-its-kind mission intended to strengthen military ties between the countries, the U.S. Navy said Tuesday.

U.S. Space Force presents new dress uniforms, drawing sci-fi comparisons

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:53:54 -0400

U.S. Space Force has made public the prototypes of its new uniforms, which immediately drew comparisons to those worn in Star Trek and other science fiction franchises.

U.S. Air Force seeing ‘good progress’ on new B-21 Raider stealth bombers

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:02:09 -0400

An arms contractor is making "good progress" on the production of five B-21 Raider stealth bombers, U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed during a speech on Monday.

Air Force Special Operations looking to test amphibious MC-130J in 2022

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:51:07 -0400

Air Force Special Operations aims to test the MC-130J Hercules transport aircraft's amphibious capability in 2022, the commander said Monday.

Air Force secretary: Branch focused on confronting China, must retire old platforms

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:58:29 -0400

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said the branch is looking toward confronting China, as well as unity in its ranks, and added that the service needs to retire older aircraft and programs -- and focus on ones that work.

USS Wyoming submarine conducts two-missile Trident II test flight

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:15:01 -0400

The U.S. Navy conducted a two-missile test flight of unarmed life-extended Trident II-D5LE missiles from the USS Wyoming in the Eastern Test Range off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Fla, the Navy announced.

Ukraine-led Rapid Trident exercise to increase U.S., NATO interoperability

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:52:22 -0400

The Rapid Trident 21 exercise to enhance interoperability between Ukraine, U.S. and NATO partners started Monday, with an opening ceremony, and will run through Oct. 1.

USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. guided-missile destroyer completes acceptance trials

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:28:52 -0400

The USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. cleared another hurdle toward joining the Navy's fleet after it completed acceptance trials on Thursday.

Navy begins deep-sea search for downed helicopter, remains of crew

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:52:18 -0400

The U.S. Navy began its deep-sea search this week for the remains of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter and the remains of five sailors who died after the aircraft crashed into waters off the San Diego coast on Aug. 31.

USS John S. McCain headed to new U.S. home port after 24 years in Japan

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:35:29 -0400

The USS John S. McCain on Friday headed to its new homeport in Naval Station Everett, Wash., after 24 years in Yokosuka, Japan, the Navy said.

U.S., Slovenian military officials discuss joint response to potential threats

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:39:48 -0400

As U.S. and Slovenian troops wrapped up a joint exercise, military officials from both countries met to discuss their response to potential threats, the Air Force said Wednesday.

Malfunctioning B-2 bomber damaged during landing at Missouri Air Force base

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:23:16 -0400

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber made an emergency landing at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri earlier this week after the high-tech aircraft malfunctioned during a training flight.

Pentagon asks employees to report cases of strange, sudden sickness

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:17:38 -0400

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has pledged to get to the bottom of reports of military personnel experiencing mysterious illnesses while overseas.

USS Germantown returns to San Diego after a decade in Japan

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:42:54 -0400

After a decade of forward deployment in Japan, the USS Germantown departed U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo on Wednesday.

Situation in Indo-Pacific 'deteriorating,' says Australian defense minister Peter Dutton

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:38:08 -0400

Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton called for alliances to protect the nations and people of the Indo-Pacific region.