April 26, 2023 U.S. Marines raised U.S. flag over shores of Tripoli on this day in history, April 27, 1805 Marines marched 400 miles from Alexandria, Egypt, to secure critical victory over pirate states in the Barbary Wars, leading to negotiations two months later and inspiring the famous lyrics of "The Marines' Hymn."
April 26, 2023 Sudan lab takeover by fighters does not 'dramatically change the existing health threat posture': US official The takeover of a national health lab by Sudanese fighters does not "dramatically change the existing health threat posture," a U.S. official said on Wednesday.
April 26, 2023 Marine lance corporal reportedly killed by gun discharge in truck in California The U.S. Marine Corps says Lance Cpl. Jackson J. Forringer died in a training exercise in Twentynine Palms, California, after a gun reportedly discharged in a truck filled with Marines.
April 26, 2023 Uneasy Sudan ceasefire sparks scramble to evacuate as many US citizens remain in country Crowds continue to gather at Sudan's border with Egypt and the seaport city of Port Sudan after days of fighting between the army and paramilitary forces threatened to push the country into a full-blown civil war.
April 26, 2023 Biden energy secretary doubles down on electrifying US military's vehicle fleet by 2030: 'We can get there' Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said she supports efforts to require the U.S. military to implement an all-electric vehicle fleet by the year 2030, saying she believes “we can get there."
April 26, 2023 Russian fighter jet crashes in northern Murmansk region Russia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday that a MiG-31 fighter plane crashed in northern Russia during a training exercise, going down into a "deserted area."
April 26, 2023 Granholm supports requiring U.S. military to adopt all-electric vehicle fleet by 2030 Energy Sec. Jennifer Granholm says she supports efforts to require the U.S. military to implement an all-electric vehicle fleet by the year 2030, telling lawmakers that she believes “we can get there.”
April 26, 2023 Gold Star father rips Biden admin over ISIS killing: 'Why is the Taliban handling our dirty laundry?' Gold Star families slammed the White House after it confirmed the Taliban killed the ISIS leader behind the blast that killed 13 U.S. service members during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
April 26, 2023 Remains of Medal of Honor recipient identified 73 years after going missing during Korean War The remains of Luther H. Story, a U.S. Army corporal and Medal of Honor recipient, has been identified after going missing during the Korean War over 70 years ago.
April 26, 2023 Female Army commander faces wild claims she forcefully kissed, groped male troops The first female Army officer to command a Security Forces Assistance battalion is under investigation for the alleged sexual assaults of two male subordinates.
