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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
7 months ago
1,500 active-duty troops being sent to southern border ahead of expected migrant surge
Title 42 restrictions are ending on May 11.
7 months ago
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.
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