Marines' F-35B Fighters Headed to Middle East for the First Time
About 5,000 U.S. troops are sailing toward the Middle East with an F-35B detachment.
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Airman Dies of Injuries After Non-Combat-Related Incident in UAE
An airman died Thursday from injuries sustained in a non-combat-related incident on Sunday at Al Dhafra Air Base.
New US Military Air Hub in Kuwait Set to Open for Business
The U.S. Air Force, Army and coalition partners are nearly done building "Cargo City," an offshoot port near Kuwait Airport.
US Troops Ready to Protect Busy Oil Route if Iran Moves to Block It
U.S. troops in the Middle East are prepared to keep an oil transit lane open after Iranian officials threatened to block it.
US Seen Backing Away from Syria De-Escalation Enforcement
The Trump administration appears to be walking away from a pledge to enforce an arrangement to stabilize southwestern Syria.
White House Pushes Ahead with Mideast Peace Plan
The plan's main authors have already begun to quietly brief select allies and partners on elements of the proposal.
Man on a 'Jihad' Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Murder
Ali Muhammad Brown, who admitted killing four people on a self-proclaimed "jihad," received a life sentence without parole.
Fort Bliss Band Included Arabic Music in Overseas Repertoire
Thirty-four soldiers from Fort Bliss' 1st Armored Division Band deployed to Iraq and Kuwait in three rotations from June 2017...
As New Carrier Deploys, It May Be Tasked to Fight Two Wars
The Arabian Gulf is temporarily without a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
After Years Away, B-1 Bombers Are Back in the Middle East
The non-nuclear bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on March 31.
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Air Force OKs Locks, Earring Styles, Ribbon Options in Policy Changes
The Air Force is easing up on guidance for hairstyles and certain accessories after a meeting of the Air Force Uniform Board.
Summer Surge at Fort Benning Delays Basic Training for 423 Recruits
More than 400 recruits are on hold at Fort Benning, Georgia's reception station and may have to wait as long as three weeks.
Navy Announces New PT Uniform, Unisex Jackets, Boots and More
Sailors will have access to new physical training uniforms and safety boots this fall, leaders announced Wednesday.
Pentagon Slashes GI Bill Transfer Eligibility Window
Troops with 16 years of service will no longer be permitted to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child.
Admin Punishment for Marine 1-Star Who Treated Aide Like Servant
The former IGl of the Marine Corps has been reprimanded for using his aide for personal errands during an Iraq deployment.