Taliban Chief's Brother Killed in Pakistan Blast: Militant Sources
The blast comes as a deal between insurgents and Washington to end America's war in Afghanistan is thought imminent.
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US-Led Military Force Fighting ISIS Agrees to Halt All Flights over Iraq
Military leaders running the fight against ISIS in Iraq have agreed to stop flying planes, helicopters and drones there.
Air Force Begins Flight Operations at Remote Post in Niger
Air Force C-130s and other aircraft began flying limited Visual Flight Rule operations into and out of Nigerien Air Base 20.
US Tells Congress of Plans to Sell F-16 Fighters to Taiwan
The administration informally notified lawmakers of the proposed sale late on Thursday.
Special Forces Team Mechanic Killed in Niger to Be Awarded Silver Star
Sgt. La David Johnson is credited with displaying gallantry in action and killing several enemy fighters.
South Korea Says North Korea Has Launched More Projectiles into Sea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said projectiles were twice launched from an area on the North's eastern coast.
DoD, State Dept. Must Improve Oversight of Human Rights Training for Foreign Militaries: GAO
While the Pentagon agreed with the report's recommendations, the State Department balked.
Marines Use Armored Vehicle to Defend Navy Ship from Small Boats off Iranian Coast
Members of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit were photographed this week with a Light Armored Vehicle on the flight deck.
Gibraltar Releases Iran Supertanker That US Sought to Seize
The British territory of Gibraltar released a seized Iranian supertanker Thursday over last-minute objections from the U.S.
Echoes of Chernobyl in Kremlin's Reaction to Deadly Nuclear Missile Test
Contradictory information out of Moscow and local authorities sparked public fears of a government cover- up.
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Head of Army Installation Management Command Relieved
The U.S. Army announced that the general in charge of all of the service's installations has been relieved of command.
1st Enlisted Woman to Attempt Air Force Special Recon Training Dropped from Program
The first enlisted woman to attempt the Air Force's special operations weather career field has not been selected to proceed.
Marines Use Armored Vehicle to Defend Navy Ship from Small Boats off Iranian Coast
Members of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit were photographed this week with a Light Armored Vehicle on the flight deck.
The Navy Is Dropping Bean-Bag Messages onto Ships Like It Did to Evade WWII Enemies
The Navy is resurrecting tricks sailors used almost 80 years ago to outsmart their enemies.
Marine Corps to Increase JLTV Buy to 15,000 to Replace its Humvee Fleet
The Marine Corps is nearly doubling the number of JLTVs it plans to buy to replace its fleet of aging Humvees.