U.S. strikes Iranian-backed militias in Iraq over attacks on American forces
The U.S. struck targets in Iraq on Tuesday to retaliate for attacks Iranian-backed militias have been launching against American forces.
U.S. and U.K. conduct airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
The U.S. and U.K. led another round of airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen Monday.
U.S. launches 4th round of strikes in a week against Houthi targets in Yemen
The U.S. launched a new round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen after the Houthis struck a U.S. owned and operated commercial ship on Wednesday.
USS Ford aircraft carrier returns home after eight-month deployment
The U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier whose deployment was extended following the start of the Israel-Hamas war returned to its homeport Wednesday after eight months away.
Audio obtained from 911 call for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was taken to the hospital on Jan. 1, unbeknownst to the White House at the time.
Houthis continue attacks in Red Sea even after series of U.S. military strikes
The Iranian-backed Houthis launched another attack on merchant shipping Tuesday just hours after the U.S. preemptively struck missiles that were prepared to launch, according to U.S. Central Command.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital
Austin was released from the hospital Monday after a two-week stay to treat complications related to an earlier procedure to treat prostate cancer.
Houthis vow to keep attacking ships after U.S., U.K. strikes in Yemen
The Houthis, an Iran-backed proxy force, have been attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea since soon after the Israel-Hamas war began.
Pentagon watchdog to review Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization
The Pentagon watchdog announced it will review "the roles, processes, and actions" of the defense secretary's hospitalization that was kept hidden from the White House for days.
Defense secretary was hospitalized for infection related to prostate cancer
A statement provides new details amid a growing controversy over the Pentagon's failure to notify the White House about his hospitalization.
Marine Corps commandant recovering from open-heart surgery
The Marine Corps announced Monday night the commandant underwent open-heart surgery to correct a heart defect and is expected to return to full-duty after his rehabilitation.
Timeline: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization
The defense secretary has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, after complications from a surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer, the Pentagon disclosed Tuesday.
Pentagon's No. 2 not told of Austin hospitalization when she assumed his duties
The Pentagon's No. 2, Kathleen Hicks, was informed of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization two days after she assumed some of his duties.
Joint chiefs chairman holds first call with Chinese counterpart in over a year
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown's call with his Chinese counterpart Thursday is the highest military communication with China in over a year.
Defense secretary to hold meeting on Houthi attacks on commercial ships
In over a dozen incidents in the Red Sea since October, U.S. ships have either shot down drones or missiles or have had to come to the aid of ships targeted by the Houthis.