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May 10, 2024 at 9:25 PM
VA improperly approved over $10M in bonuses to senior executives, watchdog says
Some have challenged having to pay the money back, an inspector general said.
May 10, 2024 at 9:25 PM
May 9, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Witnesses tell lawmakers US intel downplaying cases of mysterious 'Havana syndrome'
A U.S. intelligence community report concluded it was 'very unlikely' a foreign adversary was the cause.
May 9, 2024 at 8:49 PM
May 8, 2024 at 1:26 AM
US service member shot and killed by Florida police identified by the Air Force
The U.S. Air Force says a 23-year-old airman supporting its Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida, was shot and killed during an incident involving the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
May 8, 2024 at 1:26 AM
May 7, 2024 at 4:06 AM
US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan
U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts have staged joint combat drills on the Philippines’ northernmost island along the strategic Bashi Channel off southern Taiwan, a flashpoint in the Washington-Beijing military rivalry
May 7, 2024 at 4:06 AM
May 4, 2024 at 4:07 PM
US military acknowledges errant drone strike killed civilian, not al-Qaeda leader
U.S. Central Command acknowledged that one year ago Friday, it mistakenly struck a civilian in a strike in Syria, not the al-Qaeda leader it was looking for.
May 4, 2024 at 4:07 PM
April 29, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Medal of Honor recipient Col. Ralph Puckett lies in honor in Capitol rotunda
Col. Ralph Puckett Jr.'s cremated remains lay in honor at the U.S. Capitol on Monday -- joining the rare company of the country's most distinguished citizens.
April 29, 2024 at 10:30 PM
April 25, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Sheriff conducting criminal investigation into National Guard helicopter crash
The Starr County Sheriff declined to release records from the March National Guard chopper crash, citing an ongoing investigation into whether criminality was involved.
April 25, 2024 at 8:50 PM
April 25, 2024 at 8:42 AM
US to withdraw troops from Niger after military deal revoked
The United States and Niger are discussing plans to withdraw American troops from the West African nation, ending more than a decade of military presence there.
April 25, 2024 at 8:42 AM
April 24, 2024 at 8:04 PM
US discusses plans to withdraw troops from Niger
There are more than 1,000 military personnel stationed at an American drone base near the Nigerien city of Agadez.
April 24, 2024 at 8:04 PM
April 23, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Marine killed In training exercise identified
Military officials said 23-year-old Sgt. Colin Arslanbas died in an accident last week during a training exercise near Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
April 23, 2024 at 2:16 AM
April 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Marine dies following incident during training exercise
A Marine died following an incident that occurred during a training exercise in North Carolina, U.S. Marine Corps officials said.
April 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM
1 month ago
US to Israel: If you strike back at Iran, you'll do it alone
As Israel weighs its response to Iran’s attacks this weekend, U.S. officials are privately telling Israel that if it strikes back militarily, it will do so alone.
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Review finds US troops did not spot ISIS-K suicide bomber before Abbey Gate attack
The U.S. military named the suicide bomber behind the attack at Abbey Gate during the American withdrawal from Afghanistan. Review finds troops didn't spot ISIS-K bomber.
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Senior DOD official experienced 'Havana syndrome' symptoms at NATO summit: Pentagon
The U.S. government says a foreign adversary is unlikely behind "Havana syndrome," even as the Pentagon Monday confirmed a new case involving a senior defense official.
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Islamic State has been growing ‘unabated’ in Afghanistan: Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews former CENTCOM Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie on “This Week.”
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Former top general warns of 'inevitable' threats to US from ISIS after Moscow attack
ISIS has a "strong desire" to attack the U.S. and other foreign powers -- a threat that is only growing -- retired Gen. Frank McKenzie warned on Sunday
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Cancer rate among Air Force missileers prompts questions, concerns
Former Air Force members known as missileers, who worked at nuclear missile sites, are concerned about a rise in cancer cases among their group.
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Top generals testify about chaos of Afghanistan exit: 'We could not forge a nation'
Gens. Mark Milley and Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie are testifying before a House committee about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021
2 months ago
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Families of US troops in shock as they deploy to Gaza coast to build emergency pier
ABC News spoke with troops and their families in Newport News, Virginia.
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US conducts defensive airstrikes as Houthis fire anti-ship ballistic missiles
The United States has conducted six defense strikes and fired 18 anti-ship missiles in Yemen after the Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea.
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US military lifts grounding order on V-22 Osprey three months after fatal crash
The US military has lifted its flight ban on V-22 Osprey aircraft three months after a deadly crash in Japan killed eight service members.
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UFOs in storage? Findings about alien technology from exhaustive Pentagon review
The review looked at UFO sightings and reports dating back decades.
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Biden announces 'emergency' US military mission to build pier off Gaza coast for aid
It will receive “large ships carrying food, water, medicine," an official said.
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Johnson invites Gold Star parents of Marines killed in Afghanistan to SOTU
Mike Johnson said he will bring Gold Star parents who lost their children during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan as guests at the State of the Union.
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Pentagon to lift grounding order on V-22 Osprey, 3 months after deadly crash
The Pentagon is expected to lift its ban on V-22 Osprey aircraft as early as next week, three months after deadly crash.
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US military strikes targeting Houthi rebels are weaking their capabilities
ABC News’ Britt Clennett got an inside look at the operations aboard the USS Eisenhower positioned in the Red Sea.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin back in the hospital
The Pentagon says Austin can still do his job from the hospital with classified communications systems, but the deputy secretary is prepared to take over duties if needed.
3 months ago
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Identities of 5 Marines killed in helicopter crash released
An investigation is ongoing with the Marines calling the crash a "tragic mishap."
3 months ago
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5 Marines killed in helicopter crash are identified
Five Marines who died when their helicopter crashed in California during a routine training flight have been identified.
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5 missing Marines confirmed dead following helicopter crash
Five missing Marines have been confirmed dead more than 24 hours after their helicopter crashed in California, the U.S. Marine Corps said Thursday.
3 months ago
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5 missing US Marines found dead after helicopter crash
ABC News’ Matt Gutman is on the scene near the crash site of a U.S Marine helicopter.
3 months ago
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5 missing Marines confirmed dead after helicopter crash
The U.S. Marine Corps said the five missing Marines have been confirmed dead more than 24 hours after the crash of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in Southern California.
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US airstrike in Baghdad kills militia leader behind attacks on American forces
The U.S. carried out an airstrike in Baghdad on Wednesday targeting a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq that was blamed for attacks on U.S. forces
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5 missing Marines confirmed dead following helicopter crash
The Marines had been reported missing when their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was "reported overdue" Tuesday night.
3 months ago
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Search underway for Marines after helicopter goes down
Search crews were able to find the wreckage of the missing CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter hours after it was "reported overdue" to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Tuesday night.
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Missing military chopper found, search continues for 5 Marines
The chopper was found crashed in a California forest in East San Diego County.
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Search underway for missing military helicopter with 5 Marines on board
The U.S. military is searching for a "super stallion" helicopter it said was "reported overdue" to a Marine Corps air station near San Diego overnight while it was en route from Nevada to California.
3 months ago
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Military helicopter with 5 Marines on board goes missing
The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was en route from Nevada to California when it was "reported overdue" to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar late Tuesday night.
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US plans more military action against militants
A White House advisor says "this was the beginning of our response." ABC News' James Longman reports.
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‘There will be more action’ in response to the killing of 3 US troops: Sullivan
George Stephanopoulos interviews White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on “This Week.”
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US launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports on the latest in the U.S. airstrikes on “This Week.”
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US and UK lead new large-scale airstrikes against targets in Yemen
At least 36 strikes in 13 locations were launched in response to Iranian-backed Houthi drones and missiles threatening international ships in the region.
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US launches retaliatory airstrikes in Syria and Iraq
Iran-backed militias and Iranian military units in Iraq and Syria were targeted.
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Biden's retaliatory strikes come with significant political risk: Experts
The death of 3 U.S. service members is forcing President Joe Biden to weigh military action that could carry risks of escalation and heavy political consequences.
3 months ago
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What we know about Biden's planned retaliation after drone strike
Officials said they would play out "over the course of several days."
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Pentagon identifies Army reservists killed in drone attack on US base in Jordan
The Pentagon announced the identities of three Army Reservists killed in a Sunday drone attack on Tower 22 in Jordan.
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Biden says he has decided how US will respond to drone attack in Jordan
President Joe Biden said he holds Iran responsible for supplying the weapons to the people who carried out the attack.
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US troops possibly mistook enemy drone that attacked base for their own: US officials
American personnel possibly mistook the enemy drone for one of their own returning from a surveillance mission, two U.S. officials confirmed.
3 months ago
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Pressure to respond mounts after US service members killed in Jordan drone attack
The attack marked the first deaths of U.S. troops since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh has details.
3 months ago
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Secretary of State Blinken delivers remarks after drone attack
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke after three U.S. service members were killed in Jordan by an Iranian-backed militia drone attack.
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