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The ABCs of the military’s highly classified Area 51

You’re not allowed to visit the part of Nevada known as Area 51, but that's because the top-secret facility has to do with spy planes, not space aliens.

By Christopher Nichols, The Ohio State University

13 months ago

Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin

The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.

By Joe Gould

18 months ago

‘Storming’ Area 51: Internet meme or an actual threat?

The U.S. Air Force has issued a warning to those hoping to "storm Area 51."

By Ariana Puzzo

5 years ago

US proceeding with plan for coalition to deter Iran threats

The United States will move ahead with plans to build a coalition of nations to monitor and deter Iranian threats against commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf area and in a heavy trafficked waterway between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff said Tuesday.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

5 years ago

About 1,000 US troops will head to Mideast as tensions with Iran grow

Roughly 1,500 U.S. troops consisting of a Patriot missile battalion, intelligence aircraft, engineers and fighter pilots are heading to the Middle East as a “prudent defensive measure” against Iran.

By Valerie Insinna and Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

A 'palpable air of calm’ along Korea’s DMZ but growing concerns about rising regional rivals

Military leaders update lawmakers on Indo-Pacific developments.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

Remains of WWII pilot are first of the 27 Tuskegee Airmen still listed as MIA to be identified

His plane went down during an aerial reconnaissance mission in Europe on Dec. 23, 1944.

6 years ago

US-backed troops take Yemen port area with ground assault, airstrikes

A renewed coalition offensive has seen dozens of fighters have been killed and hundreds wounded on both sides.

6 years ago

Koreas, UN finish removing firearms from border village

The rival Koreas and the U.S.-led U.N. Command finished removing firearms and troops from a jointly controlled area at a border village on Thursday, as part of agreements to reduce decades-long animosity on the Korean Peninsula.

6 years ago

4 questions with analyst and retired Marine Lt. Col. Dakota Wood

As the Marines confront the challenge of fighting in the Pacific again, what are the top priorities for modernization?

By David B. Larter

6 years ago

Rival Koreas’ generals discuss easing military confrontation

Generals from the rival Koreas met Tuesday at their shared border for talks meant to ease a decades-long military standoff, Seoul officials said. The meeting comes days after North Korea returned the reported remains of U.S. war dead, the most recent sign of blossoming diplomacy after last year’s threats of war.

6 years ago

Marine battalion commander sacked during deployment

Lt. Col. Marcus J. Mainz was commander of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment embarked with the 26th MEU.

By Shawn Snow

6 years ago

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Opinion

The ABCs of the military’s highly classified Area 51

You’re not allowed to visit the part of Nevada known as Area 51, but that's because the top-secret facility has to do with spy planes, not space aliens.

Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin

The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.

‘Storming’ Area 51: Internet meme or an actual threat?

The U.S. Air Force has issued a warning to those hoping to "storm Area 51."

US proceeding with plan for coalition to deter Iran threats

About 1,000 US troops will head to Mideast as tensions with Iran grow

Roughly 1,500 U.S. troops consisting of a Patriot missile battalion, intelligence aircraft, engineers and fighter pilots are heading to the Middle East as a “prudent defensive measure” against Iran.

A 'palpable air of calm’ along Korea’s DMZ but growing concerns about rising regional rivals

Military leaders update lawmakers on Indo-Pacific developments.

Remains of WWII pilot are first of the 27 Tuskegee Airmen still listed as MIA to be identified

His plane went down during an aerial reconnaissance mission in Europe on Dec. 23, 1944.

US-backed troops take Yemen port area with ground assault, airstrikes

A renewed coalition offensive has seen dozens of fighters have been killed and hundreds wounded on both sides.

Koreas, UN finish removing firearms from border village

The rival Koreas and the U.S.-led U.N. Command finished removing firearms and troops from a jointly controlled area at a border village on Thursday, as part of agreements to reduce decades-long animosity on the Korean Peninsula.

4 questions with analyst and retired Marine Lt. Col. Dakota Wood

As the Marines confront the challenge of fighting in the Pacific again, what are the top priorities for modernization?

Rival Koreas’ generals discuss easing military confrontation

Marine battalion commander sacked during deployment

Lt. Col. Marcus J. Mainz was commander of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment embarked with the 26th MEU.

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