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USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East
The Abraham Lincoln is outfitted with F-35C and F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets and will replace the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt.
By Diana Stancy
Several US troops injured in rocket attack in Iraq, officials say
The attack comes amid rising tensions following the killings of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas' top leader in Iran.
By Lolita C. Baldor
US to boost military presence in Middle East amid growing tensions
The U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
What did the US military’s Gaza aid pier actually accomplish?
The pier’s mission ended last week, and its clearest legacy is what wasn’t possible, analysts say.
Looking for a mental health provider? Tricare’s directory may not help
Auditors posed as military beneficiaries and made covert calls to see if Tricare's mental health care providers were reachable and available as advertised.
By Karen Jowers
Biden to host Iraq’s leader as Mideast tensions soar
President Joe Biden is set to host Iraq's leader as tensions across the Middle East soar over the war in Gaza and Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel.
US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate
Shortly after a strike widely attributed to Israel destroyed an Iranian consulate in Syria, the U.S. had a message for Iran: We had nothing to do with it.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Pentagon urges ‘alternatives’ in Israel meeting, with few details
An invasion of Gaza's southern city of Rafah would be a humanitarian catastrophe, said a defense official speaking with reporters.
Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks
Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.
Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fights
The U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.
By Jen Judson