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December 3, 2023, 12:30 AM

US Navy says it will cost $1.5M to salvage jet plane that crashed on Hawaii coral reef

A jet plane crashed on a coral reef in Hawaii nearly two weeks ago.
December 3, 2023, 12:30 AM
November 29, 2023, 3:55 PM

US military aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, officials say

A U.S. military Osprey aircraft crashed off the Japanese coast on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
November 29, 2023, 3:55 PM
US military aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, officials say
November 29, 2023, 3:35 PM

US military plane crashes off coast of Japan

The Japanese Coast Guard is searching for any survivors after an Osprey carrying eight people went down near a small island in southwest Japan on Wednesday.
November 29, 2023, 3:35 PM
US military plane crashes off coast of Japan
November 27, 2023, 4:42 PM

Ballistic missiles fired toward US Navy ship

Chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz provides the latest on an apparent attack on a U.S. navy ship in the Middle East after it saved an Israeli-linked oil tanker from pirates.
November 27, 2023, 4:42 PM
Ballistic missiles fired toward US Navy ship
November 27, 2023, 3:09 PM

Ballistic missiles fired toward US Navy ship in Gulf of Aden

Ballistic missiles were fired from Yemen after the U.S.S. Mason responded to a distress call from a commercial cargo ship.
November 27, 2023, 3:09 PM
Ballistic missiles fired toward US Navy ship in Gulf of Aden
November 22, 2023, 6:29 PM

US fires 4th round of retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-backed militants

This is the fourth round of American retaliatory airstrikes in response to a near-daily spate of attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria by Iran-backed groups.
November 22, 2023, 6:29 PM
US fires 4th round of retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-backed militants
November 22, 2023, 11:01 AM

First woman to lead U.S. Southern Command joins GMA3

Gen. Laura Richardson talks about making history in the Army and the U.S. military’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean.
November 22, 2023, 11:01 AM
First woman to lead U.S. Southern Command joins GMA3
November 22, 2023, 3:13 AM

US retaliates against Iran-backed militants after ballistic missile strike, officials say

A U.S. gunship has struck back at Iran-linked militants who injured several U.S. troops in Iraq.
November 22, 2023, 3:13 AM
US retaliates against Iran-backed militants after ballistic missile strike
November 16, 2023, 8:59 PM

GOP senators' latest effort to end Tuberville's military nominee blockade goes through the night -- and fails

In another long night of Republican infighting, a group of senators again failed to maneuver around GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade of military nominations.
November 16, 2023, 8:59 PM
GOP senators try again -- and fail -- to end Tuberville's military nominee blockade
November 16, 2023, 3:42 PM

US Navy shoots down drone headed from Yemen toward warship

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Thomas Hudner shot down a drone headed toward the ship on Wednesday that had been launched from Yemen, according to two U.S. officials.
November 16, 2023, 3:42 PM
US Navy shoots down drone headed from Yemen toward warship
November 16, 2023, 11:59 AM

US Navy shoots down drone headed from Yemen toward warship, officials say

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched other drones, the U.S. says.
November 16, 2023, 11:59 AM
US Navy shoots down drone headed from Yemen toward warship, officials say
November 14, 2023, 3:35 PM

Latest US airstrikes in Syria were 1st deadly retaliatory measure

The strikes in the region on Sunday night are expected to have killed roughly half a dozen militants, ABC News has learned.
November 14, 2023, 3:35 PM
Latest US airstrikes in Syria were 1st deadly retaliatory measure
November 13, 2023, 3:00 PM

Veteran opens up about journey from combat zones to college

Military veteran Jamie Springston shares how he returned to school after serving overseas.
November 13, 2023, 3:00 PM
Veteran opens up about journey from combat zones to college
November 13, 2023, 1:22 PM

5 US special operations troops killed in Veterans Day weekend crash after training 'mishap': Officials

Five service members were killed in a crash on Saturday after their helicopter had a "mishap" during training and went into the Mediterranean Sea, U.S. officials said
November 13, 2023, 1:22 PM
5 US special ops troops killed in helicopter crash after training 'mishap': Officials
November 13, 2023, 4:17 AM

5 US Army Special Ops soldiers killed in crash off Cyprus

Officials say the MH-60 aircraft went down during a routine refueling mission during training late Friday night. An investigation is underway to find the cause.
November 13, 2023, 4:17 AM
5 US Army Special Ops soldiers killed in crash off Cyprus
November 12, 2023, 5:57 PM

US military aircraft crashes into sea

According to U.S. European Command, a military aircraft went down during a training exercise into the Mediterranean Sea.
November 12, 2023, 5:57 PM
US military aircraft crashes into sea
November 11, 2023, 4:24 AM

This organization provides service dogs for military veterans experiencing PTSD

Northwest Battle Buddies has been gifting trained service dogs to veterans since 2012. Founder and CEO Shannon Walker discussed NWBB's commitment to veterans looking to reclaim their lives.
November 11, 2023, 4:24 AM
This organization provides service dogs for military veterans experiencing PTSD
November 10, 2023, 7:11 PM

Tuberville once again blocks hundreds of military nominees, further digging in heels over DOD abortion policy

Sen. Tommy Tuberville continues to attract controversy for once again blocking hundreds of military nominees over the Defense Department's abortion policy.
November 10, 2023, 7:11 PM
Senate departs for Veterans Day without solution on military nomination blockade
November 10, 2023, 2:50 PM

Staff sergeant reunites with retired military dog through adoption project

The two used to work as a team at a duty station.
November 10, 2023, 2:50 PM
Staff sergeant reunites with retired military dog through adoption project
November 9, 2023, 12:01 AM

Houthi forces shoot down US military drone near Yemen: Officials

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed that a U.S. military MQ-9 drone was shot down and the U.S. launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran-backed groups.
November 9, 2023, 12:01 AM
Houthi forces shoot down US military drone near Yemen: Officials
1 month ago

US flying drones above Gaza in search for hostages

The U.S. military is flying drones above Gaza to help in the search for hostages taken by Hamas.
1 month ago
US flying drones above Gaza in search for hostages
1 month ago

Marine Corps commandant hospitalized after 'medical emergency,' officials say

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith was hospitalized after a "medical emergency" on Sunday evening, officials said on Monday.
1 month ago
Marine Corps commandant hospitalized after 'medical emergency,' officials say
1 month ago

Georgia's Fort Gordon becomes last of 9 US Army posts to be renamed

The U.S. Army's Fort Gordon officially became Fort Eisenhower on Friday during a renaming ceremony in Augusta, Georgia.
1 month ago
Georgia's Fort Gordon becomes last of 9 US Army posts to be renamed
1 month ago

Marine killed in shooting at Camp Lejeune, another in custody

A U.S. Marine has been taken into custody under suspicion of killing another Marine at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
1 month ago
Marine killed in shooting at Camp Lejeune, another in custody
2 months ago

Senator doubles down on block on military nominees after Hamas attack on Israel: ANALYSIS

Multiple military officials with postings in the Middle East are currently languishing on the Senate floor amid Tommy Tuberville's ongoing blockade of Pentagon nominees
2 months ago
Tuberville sticks with block on key military nominees after Hamas attack: ANALYSIS
2 months ago

US sends military ships and aircraft toward Middle East

The Navy's most sophisticated aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford Strike Group, is being moved to the eastern Mediterranean, as concerns grow about Hezbollah possibly starting a second front.
2 months ago
US sends military ships and aircraft toward Middle East
2 months ago

2 Army soldiers killed in Alaska as tactical vehicle flips in Yukon training site

The vehicle, a LMTV, or Light Medium Tactical Vehicle, had been carrying 17 soldiers on the outskirts of Salcha, Alaska, military officials said.
2 months ago
2 Army soldiers killed in Alaska as tactical vehicle flips
2 months ago

Dramatic 911 call reveals moments after military pilot ejected from F-35 fighter jet

The perplexing moments after a military pilot who ejected from the F-35 fighter jet that crashed and went temporarily missing were captured in a dramatic 911 call.
2 months ago
Dramatic 911 call reveals moments after military pilot ejected from F-35 fighter jet
2 months ago

Pentagon to review LGBTQ+ discharges, correct records to ensure benefits

The outreach campaign comes 12 years since "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed.
2 months ago
Pentagon to review LGBTQ+ discharges, correct records to ensure benefits
2 months ago

New details in F-35 'mishap' as mystery remains about how jet was lost

A debris field outside Charleston, South Carolina, is confirmed to be the remains of an F-35 that went missing after a reported "mishap" in which the jet's pilot ejected
2 months ago
New details after F-35 'mishap' as mystery remains about how jet was lost
2 months ago

As Marines continue to search for F-35 after 'mishap,' officials order 2-day stand-down for all jets

After a "mishap" with an F-35 fighter jet in South Carolina on Sunday, the Marine Corps commandant issued a two-day service-wide stand-down for all aviation units
2 months ago
As Marines search for missing F-35, officials order stand-down for all jets
2 months ago

Debris field found in search for missing F-35 in South Carolina, officials say

A debris field has been found in South Carolina during the search for a F-35 fighter jet that had gone missing after a "mishap" on Sunday, officials confirmed
2 months ago
Debris field found in search for missing F-35 in South Carolina, officials say
3 months ago

Vietnam vet awarded Medal of Honor 55 years later for daring helicopter rescue

President Biden presented the award to U.S. Army helicopter pilot Larry Taylor.
3 months ago
Vietnam vet awarded Medal of Honor 55 years later for daring helicopter rescue
3 months ago

3 Marines killed in V-22 Osprey crash in Australia identified

The aircraft that crashed carried 23 service members, U.S. officials said.
3 months ago
3 Marines killed in V-22 Osprey crash in Australia identified
3 months ago

At least 3 Marines dead, 20 injured during military exercise

U.S. officials say a V-22 Osprey helicopter carrying 23 service members crashed in Australia during a training exercise.
3 months ago
At least 3 Marines dead, 20 injured during military exercise
3 months ago

Pilot aboard F-18 military jet that crashed near San Diego has died: Official

An F/A-18 Hornet military jet has crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, ABC News has learned.
3 months ago
Pilot dead after F-18 military jet crash
3 months ago

F-18 crashes outside San Diego as military officials investigate

The military jet crashed during a training flight near San Diego, killing the pilot.
3 months ago
F-18 crashes outside San Diego as military officials investigate
4 months ago

How the US military is helping put down Hawaii's wildfires

Hawaii's National Guard and assistance from active-duty forces was crucial in response to Maui's devastating wildfires
4 months ago
How the US military is helping put down Hawaii's wildfires
4 months ago

'Investigate these claims': UFO transparency at center of House hearing

"I am asking Congress to hold our government to this standard and thoroughly investigate these claims," former intelligence official David Grusch testified Wednesday.
4 months ago
'Investigate these claims': UFO transparency at center of House hearing
4 months ago

ABC News Exclusive: Inside the US nuclear ballistic missile submarine in South Korea

Martha Raddatz reports from the first such sub to visit near North Korea.
4 months ago
ABC News Exclusive: Inside the US nuclear ballistic missile submarine in South Korea
4 months ago

US military emails sent to Mali because of common typo

A typo has reportedly resulted in thousands of emails intended for the U.S. military being sent to Mali, an issue that the Pentagon said it's taken steps to mitigate.
4 months ago
US military emails sent to Mali because of common typo
4 months ago

New details on American soldier detained in North Korea

Officials say the 23-year-old was supposed to be on a flight back to the U.S., where he faced discharge from the Army, but instead he ran across the border intentionally.
4 months ago
New details on American soldier detained in North Korea
5 months ago

Marine Corps without confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910 after GOP senator's blockade

The Pentagon says Sen. Tommy Tuberville has held up hundreds of nominations.
5 months ago
Marine Corps without commandant for 1st time since 1910 after GOP senator's blockade
5 months ago

Marines without a confirmed leader

A U.S. senator is blocking hundreds of military appointments in protest of a Pentagon abortion policy amid President Joe Biden’s talks with military allies in Europe.
5 months ago
Marines without a confirmed leader
6 months ago

Army struggling with recruitment numbers

The secretary of the United States Army, Christine Wormuth, discusses the plans to improve recruitment goals for the United States Army.
6 months ago
Army struggling with recruitment numbers
6 months ago

It's been 79 years since D-Day landings. How experts say we'll continue to honor WWII veterans

The number of World War II veterans, especially those who participated in the Normandy invasion on D-Day, is dwindling.
6 months ago
'They saved the world': Experts reflect on D-Day's significance, 79 years later
6 months ago

Navy SEAL training commander says 'perfect storm,' no one person accountable after candidate death

Navy Capt. Brad Geary called the death of SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen in 2022 a "tragedy" but defended himself and the training program.
6 months ago
Navy SEAL training commander says no one person accountable after candidate death
6 months ago

20-year-old US soldier dies from rollover accident in Kuwait

A 20-year-old American soldier from South Carolina died in a non-combat rollover accident in Kuwait on Thursday, U.S. officials said.
6 months ago
20-year-old US soldier dies in rollover accident
7 months ago
1,500 more troops being sent to southern border ahead of expected migrant surge
7 months ago

3 dead after 2 Army helicopters crash

Three soldiers were killed and one has been injured after two Army helicopters crashed during training over Alaska on Thursday, officials said.
7 months ago
3 dead after 2 Army helicopters crash
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