Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combat
The opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.
By Todd South
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These Army units are headed to the Middle East and Europe this winter
The deployment announcements include aviation, armor and sustainment brigade deployments.
By Todd South
Trump to airmen in Korea: We’re keeping the A-10 ‘as long as we can’
“But people love them," President Trump said to applauding airmen. "Are they that good?”
Hospital ship Comfort arrives at first stop on humanitarian mission
The Norfolk-based Comfort participated in a similar humanitarian mission aiding Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Honduras in late 2018.
By Diana Stancy
Seoul: US ready for talks with North Korea on denuclearization
During a visit to Seoul on Friday, the U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun told his South Korean counterpart that Washington is prepared for "constructive" talks with North Korea to implement the commitments made during the Singapore summit "simultaneously and in parallel," according to Seoul's Foreign Ministry.
Marine killed in car crash near base in Beaufort, South Carolina
A 21-year-old Marine was killed in a vehicle accident on Saturday, Marine Corps officials confirm.
By Andrea Scott
Marines stress no-trespassing warning after unexploded ordnance uncovered from Hurricane Florence erosion
Marine base explosive ordnance disposal personnel already have detonated four 250 pound bombs on the island that had been uncovered by the storm.
By Andrea Scott
This airman is a pro wrestling champion in South Korea
When Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gregory Gauntt isn’t conducting operations with his unit, he’s conducting body slams inside the ring.
By Brian Mackley
Flag-waving man in 1991 photo returns to what’s left of carrier Saratoga
The image has long outlasted that day's news cycle: When Matt Miller meets someone with a connection to the Saratoga, they usually remember that photo.
By Matt Soergel, (Jacksonville) Florida Times-Union via the AP
China vows military action if Taiwan, sea claims opposed
China’s defense minister warned Sunday that its military will “resolutely take action” to defend Beijing’s claims over self-ruled Taiwan and disputed South China Sea waters.
Acting US defense chief: Major military drills with South Korea still on hold
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said Sunday that so far he sees no need to restore large-scale military exercises with South Korea that have been curtailed over the past year as a diplomatic olive branch to North Korea.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Shanahan to call out China over South China Sea
Shanahan says China's installation of long runways and surface-to-air missiles on the outposts amounts to "overkill" and goes beyond defensive measures.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press