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12 US troops wounded in Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Airbase

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. A dozen U.S. service members were wounded Friday in an Iranian missile strike on Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal first reported. Two of the 12 personnel, all of whom were reportedly inside an installation building at the time of the attack, are in serious condition. Attempts to contact U.S. Central Command had not been retur...[Read More]

13 US troops killed, more than 380 wounded in Operation Epic Fury

Editor’s note: This report has been updated to reflect the number of U.S. troops wounded in Operation Epic Fury as of April 8, according to U.S. Central Command. In the 40 days since the start of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, 13 U.S. service members have been killed and 381 have been wounded, according to data provided Wednesday by U.S. Central Command. The Defense Department has added the war...[Read More]

2 US troops reported missing amid African Lion exercise

Two U.S. service members participating in the African Lion joint military exercises were reported missing near the city of Tan Tan in southern Morocco, U.S. Africa Command and the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces said on Sunday. U.S., Moroccan and other partner forces have launched coordinated search-and-rescue operations — using ground, air and maritime assets — to find the service members who went mi...[Read More]

2026 NAVSUP Commander’s Conference Reinforces Strategy and Unity

SAN DIEGO – Leaders from across the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) enterprise gathered onboard Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego from May 5-7 for the 2026 NAVSUP Commander’s Conference to align strategic goals with the Chief of Naval Operations’ fighting instructions.

2026 Young Investigators: ONR Celebrates New Talent Tackling Warfighter Challenges

Today the Office of Naval Research (ONR) celebrates the 41st year of its Young Investigator Program (YIP) by honoring the Class of 2026 YIP awardees.  

2027 defense budget could double 2026 ship requests, US Navy secretary says

SAN DIEGO — The fiscal 2027 defense budget could double the number of ships the Navy is set to procure under the fiscal 2026 defense budget, Navy Secretary John Phelan said during a keynote address at the WEST Conference in San Diego, California, on Thursday. While the 2026 budget allotted $27.2 billion dollars for the Navy to build 17 ships, Phelan said President Donald Trump’s proposed fiscal 20...[Read More]

25 Years: Nephew Remembers P.O.W. Navy Pilot Dieter Dengler Who Escaped Vietnam

Dieter Dengler, who died about 25 years ago, was “bigger than life.”

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Millington, Tenn. (May 1, 2025)- Navy Counselor Jericus Lewis, newly pinned to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer, has his cover placed on by Command Master Chief Sheryl Kinloch during a chief pinning ceremony held on the quarterdeck at Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) headquarters. The pinning ceremony is a revered Navy tradition that symbolizes a Sailor’s advancement into a higher level of lead...[Read More]

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NEW YORK (May 24, 2025) — Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Zilu Hu, a recruiter assigned to Reserve Talent Acquisition Group (RTAG) Northeast, observes the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard perform at Eisenhower Park during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week is an annual celebration honoring the contributions of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, providing the public an opportunity to meet service m...[Read More]

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Naval Support Activity Mid-South (Sept. 16, 2025) – Navy Counselor (Career) Chief Keith Sawyer, assigned to Navy Reserve Recruiting Command headquarters, is piped ashore with sideboys during the 132nd Chief Pinning Ceremony. The event marked the transition of the Navy’s newest Chief Petty Officers into the Mess (U.S. Navy photo by LTJG Adelola Tinubu/Released).

3 F-15s shot down by Kuwait in friendly fire incident, pilots safe, US says

Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down Sunday by Kuwaiti air defenses “due to an apparent friendly fire incident,” U.S. Central Command announced. The U.S. Air Force crews were flying in support of the ongoing campaign against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, when they were shot down, officials said. “All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered and are in stable ...[Read More]

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