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March 12, 2023

Coast Guard suspends search for several migrants missing off California coast after smuggling vessels capsize

The Coast Guard suspended its search at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday for several migrants who are still believed to be missing after two smuggling boats capsized near San Diego.

March 12, 2023

U.S. Army’s WWII K-9 Corps was born on this day in history, March 13, 1942

America’s four-legged foot soldiers and sailors served with the Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard in WWII, earning acclaim in numerous roles, including front-line combat.

March 12, 2023

North Korea test fires two cruise missiles from a submarine

North Korea fired two cruise missiles from a submarine off the country's east coast late on Sunday, according to North Korean state media and South Korea's Yonhap News Agency.

March 12, 2023

China's new defense minister was previously sanctioned by US for buying military equipment from Russia

A Chinese general who was previously sanctioned by the U.S. for purchasing military equipment from Russia was appointed as China's new defense minister on Sunday.

March 12, 2023

US Merchant Marine Academy rescinds vaccine mandate days after accusations of 'iIlegal attack'

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy lifted its vaccine mandate Friday after receiving a letter from Rep. Jim Banks calling it unconstitutional and "an illegal attack."

March 12, 2023

Israeli forces kill three Palestinian militants in West Bank gunfight

Israeli forces shot and killed three Palestinian gunmen who opened fire on them at a military post near the West Bank city of Nablus on Sunday, the army said.

March 11, 2023

'Top Gun: Maverick' is 'insidious' for portraying 'virtue' of U.S. military: MSNBC editor

MSNBC editor Zeeshan Aleem slammed Oscar-nominated "Top Gun: Maverick" as "insidious" for portraying the American military as a "beacon of virtue."

March 11, 2023

Navy renames ship over ties to Confederate officer

The United States Navy will be renaming oceanographic survey vessel USNS Maury as part of its bid to cut ties with all Confederate namesakes in the military.

March 11, 2023

Pregnant Air Force pilot flies at supersonic speeds

U.S. Air Force Major Lauren Olme shares her ‘adventure’ flying at supersonic speeds while pregnant as part of a new Air Force policy.

March 11, 2023

Dissent in Army ranks after ban on rank-and-file tradition: 'dumb rule'

New Army rules restricting who can name tanks could alienate lower enlisted crews, who are less likely under the guidance and take part in the longstanding tradition.