U.S. Military
Trump Vows to Win in Afghanistan, Won't Reveal Numbers
President Donald Trump said he would shift U.S. strategy in Afghanistan to one based on results, not timetables.
China: U.S. Military Damaged Mutual Trust
The remarks were made during General Joseph Dunford’s visit to Beijing to further military cooperation between the two countries.
Russia, Taliban Demand U.S. Abandon Afghanistan Fight
Russia and the Taliban Islamist militant group are both separately demanding that the U.S. leave Afghanistan after nearly 16 years of war.
Guam Accidentally Broadcasts Alert Amid Missile Crisis
Two radio stations suddenly broadcast a "civil danger warning" to residents of Guam, amid missile threats from North Korea and local power outages.
U.S. Soldiers Killed In Combat Operations Against ISIS
"They were fighting to defeat a truly evil enemy and to protect our homelands," the military said in a statement.
Family Thinks MIA Korean War Veteran May Be in Russia
One family is suing the U.S. government over its refusal to hand over files on a missing Korean War veteran who may have been taken to Russia.
U.S. Contractor Bought Luxury Cars in Afghanistan Deal
Senator Claire McCaskill demanded to know why the military approved $50 million in irregular spending on luxury cars and significant other’s salaries, calling it a “slap in the face” to taxpayers.
Most Americans Want Troops In Baltics If Russia Attacks
Last year, most Americans saw "friendly cooperation" as the way forward with Russia, but now they want Russia's power actively limited.
North Korea Targets U.S. Territory in Latest Threat
North Korea's threat came as President Donald Trump warned Pyongyang would face "fire and fury" if it kept up hostilities.
China Launches War Games to Warn U.S., North Korea
The Chinese navy closes off 15,000 square miles in the East China Sea to perform live-fire drills as the U.S.-North Korea rivalry escalates.
U.S. Military Should Partner With Eritrea: Congressman
Eritrea’s navy also was placed under U.S. sanctions in April, after a shipment of military equipment from North Korea was found en route to the country.
Why the U.S. Must Stand By Somalia at Its Turning Point
Somalia is fighting factions of both Al-Qaeda and ISIS. It needs American assistance.
U.S. Seeks to Counter Russia With Global War Games
Moscow denies harassing its neighbors and has accused the U.S. of undermining Russia's own national security.
U.S. Kills Al-Shabab Leader in Somalia in Drone Attack
Al-Shabab, which has ties to Al-Qaeda, is trying to oust the Western-backed government in Somalia.
Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Named
A Taliban suicide bomber reportedly rammed a car bomb into the NATO convoy traveling close to a U.S. base in Kandahar.
Russia Joins With Iran and Iraq, Overshadowing U.S.
Russia's latest meeting with Iran and Iraq signals a growing cooperation between the powers, and a decline in U.S. influence in the Middle East.
Trump Considers Total Troop Withdrawal In Afghanistan
Without a clear White House strategy it looks unlikely that more troops will be deployed in Afghanistan this year, as defense officials hoped.
Lithuania Hopes U.S. Will Double Jets For Russia Drill
Russia's upcoming Zapad drill was described as a "simulated attack" by Lithuania's government.
Why Military Vets Deserve Viagra
U.S. military veterans—of all ages and sexes—are 21 percent more likely to commit suicide than the civilian population.
U.S.-Iran War Is “Not an Alternative” to Deal: Experts
Former U.S. and Israeli generals disavow a possible U.S. military strike on Iran, and a European scholar says Trump may find himself isolated.
'We'd Nuke China if Trump Asked:' U.S. Navy Admiral
The commander of the Navy’s biggest fleet said that the military was duty-bound to listen to President Trump.
Only 18 Nations Now Grant LGBT Rights in Military
Donald Trump's ban on transgender military service adds the U.S. to a list of 175 U.N.-recognized states that discriminate based on gender identity.
U.S. Ally Iraq Courts Russia for Military, Energy Ties
Iraqi Vice President Nouri al-Maliki thanked Russia for its "tremendous contribution" to Iraq and Syria by battling the Islamic State militant group.
U.S. Navy Warns Iranian Vessel in Tense Gulf Waters
The USS Thunderbolt reportedly fired at an Iranian ship that came within 150 yards and may belong to the elite Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps.
Iran, Iraq Sign Defense Deal, Likely Frustrating U.S.
Majority-Shiite Muslim neighbors Iran and Iraq have a volatile history and differing views on the U.S., but they share an interest in battling jihadis.
Russia Ally Closed U.S. Base Over Missile Hit Threat
The country's U.S. base closed in 2014, as tensions between Russia and the West peaked over Ukraine's decision to topple the pro-Russian government in Kiev.
How Russia Could Force the U.S. military out of Syria
Special Forces head General Raymond Thomas said that, while the U.S. may wanna stay, Syria was a sovereign state and its government backs Russia.
Russia Building A Missile With Artificial Intelligence
The U.S., Russia and China are all looking to surpass each other with military innovations such as missiles and drones that use artificial intelligence.
U.S. Army 'Unaware' of Boko Haram Suspects 'Torture'
Amnesty International documented 101 cases of detention incommunicado and torture of suspects, who were often detained with little evidence.
Iran Warns U.S. to Remove Bases Near Borders
Angry at sanctions and terrorism accusations, the leader of Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said U.S. troops faced "a big risk" in the region.