Combat Operations

The Navy Cross is designated for those who display exceptional valor in combat. These heroes saved numerous lives without reg...

Currently, brigade combat teams can go three days without needing to be resupplied with fuel, water, food and ammunition.

Navy combat photographers and cameramen have documented every major U.S. conflict since World War I.

For the first time in theater, support is coming from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211's F-35B crews.

DoD is investing in weapons, unmanned systems, body armor, training and new technology for close-combat forces.

The Army has already gambled big on the future once -- and lost.

Michael Behenna is one of several veterans who have gone to prison for committing combat-zone crimes.

The U.S. Military's top leader has launched an effort to make ground forces deadlier in close combat.

The policy grew out of Mattis' directive to the services to take steps to improve the "lethality" of the force.

U.S. Central Command did not give any details on when and where the ground attacks were carried out.

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Disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients won't see on-base access for commissaries and exchange stores any time soon.

James McMahon served 16 years in the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment and then later as a member of the elite Delta Force.

If you can squat more than 300 pounds -- and then do it again nine more times -- the Marines may have an elite job for you.

"As the President has stated, 'when our soldiers have to fight for our country, I want to give them the confidence to fight.'...

Pete Buttigieg is careful not to call himself a combat veteran even as he notes the danger he faced.