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February 18, 2023

South Africa drills with Russia, China could signify failed Washington efforts to solidify African allies

South Africa's naval drills with China and Russia suggest that Biden's effort to increase ties with African allies is faltering.

February 18, 2023

Vietnam veteran's dog tag found in rice field, returned to family 57 years later: 'Means the world'

The family of =late Vietnam veteran USMC Corporal Larry Hughes received his dog tag on Friday, Feb. 17, after the ID was lost in the Da Nang Province of Vietnam 57 years ago.

February 18, 2023

Biden administration, NORAD call off search for missing unidentified objects shot down over Alaska, Lake Huron

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the U.S. Northern Command recommended the search for two unidentified flying object be called off.

February 17, 2023

Chinese official says NATO is creating 'confrontations' after Chinese spy craft floated across America

A Chinese government official says that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is creating "confrontations" and stoking "divisions," and called for "harmony."

February 17, 2023

US military investigating death of California Marine found dead in barracks: report

The U.S. military is reportedly investigating the death of a young Marine found dead in his California barracks room earlier this month, sources told local media.

February 17, 2023

Massachusetts Gov. Healey appoints new veterans' secretary

Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey appointed state Rep. Jon Santiago as the Bay State's first Cabinet-level veterans' secretary.

February 17, 2023

US military finishes recovering Chinese balloon debris off ocean floor

The U.S. military finished recovering debris off the ocean floor from the Chinese balloon that was shot down. The operation ended Tuesday and the final pieces are being analyzed.

February 17, 2023

Navy to 'reset' fitness test failures amid recruitment, retention struggles

The U.S. Navy is carrying out a “one-time reset” of physical fitness assessment failures as it grapples with retaining sailors and recruiting new ones.

February 17, 2023

4 US servicemembers injured during Syria raid that left ISIS senior leader dead

The U.S. partnered with the Syrian Democratic Forces to carry out the raid, which also injured a "working dog," who is receiving treatment along with injured service members.

February 17, 2023

North Korea threatens 'unprecedentedly' strong response to US-South Korean nuclear drills

North Korea has threatened "unprecedentedly" strong countermeasures against recently announced drills between South Korea and the US focusing on Pyongyang's growing nuclear threat.