Tag: United States military
Marine commander fired after deadly assault vehicle accident
SAN DIEGO — A U.S. Marine Corps commander was fired Tuesday following an investigation into the sinking of an amphibious assault vehicle in the...
Army revamps fitness exam, kicks out leg tuck test many fail
WASHINGTON — The Army is kicking out the leg tuck.
On...
US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. Navy said Sunday it will hold a major naval exercise alongside Belgium, France and Japan in the...
AP sources: Iran threatens US Army base and top general
Iran has made threats against Fort McNair, an Army base in the nation's capital, and against the Army’s vice chief of staff, two senior...
Air Force target drone washes up on Florida beach
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — A 20-foot-long (6-meter-long) U.S. Air Force drone that had been shot down in target practice was found washed ashore Friday...
In French woods, rivals take aim at senator’s WWI research
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The World War I exploits of Sgt. Alvin C. York netted Gary Cooper a best actor Academy Award and Pennsylvania state...
Pentagon looks to root out extremists targeting US troops
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is focusing on identifying extremist organizations in the United States that are trying to recruit members from within the...
Mexico launches crackdown on migrant smuggling
MEXICO CITY — In a rare show of force Friday, Mexico sent hundreds of immigration agents, police and National Guard officers marching through the...
EXPLAINER: NKorea’s anger to US may actually be an overture
SEOUL, South Korea — After giving the Biden administration the silent treatment for two months, North Korea this week marshalled two powerful women to...
War’s timeline as Syrians mark 10 years since uprising began
BEIRUT — Syrians are marking 10 years since peaceful protests against President Bashar Assad’s government erupted in March 2011, touching off a popular uprising...