Another US amphibious warship is out of commission as mechanical failures continue to plague the Navy's fleet

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USS Iwo Jima transits near mountains in Norway during a NATO exercise.
USS Iwo Jima, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, transits near mountains in Norway during a NATO exercise.

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Family of an airman who survived a B-1B crash accused investigators of 'hatred and disrespect' by blaming crew in a scathing crash report

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Aircrew members prepare a B-1B Lancer for deployment at Ellsworth Air Force Base at night.
Aircrew members prepare a B-1B Lancer for deployment at Ellsworth Air Force Base at night.

US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen

A US Army private who tried to flee to North Korea will plead guilty to desertion and other criminal charges, his lawyer says

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A man walks past a television showing a Korean news broadcast featuring a photo of US soldier Travis King.
A man walks past a television showing a Korean news broadcast featuring a photo of US soldier Travis King.

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Here are the 5 longest-distance sniper kills in military history

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A Horizon's Lord sniper rifle is on display in front of a graphic of the Ukrainian flag.
A Horizon's Lord sniper rifle is on display in front of a graphic of the Ukrainian flag.

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The Pentagon knew about the gearbox failure 10 years before it caused the deadliest V-22 crash in Air Force history, docs show

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a front view of a US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey
A US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey conducts its flight demonstration during an air show in North Carolina.

US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

Democratic VP pick Tim Walz, a retired Guard officer and longtime VA advocate, brings 'incredibly important' expertise on defense and veteran issues to Harris campaign

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Kamala Harris waves to the crowd beside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at a campaign event
US Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appear on stage during a campaign event in Philadelphia.

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The deadliest V-22 crash in Air Force history caused by 'catastrophic' gearbox failure and crew's 'lack of urgency,' a probe found

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The V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft flies near near an airbase in Kanagawa.
The V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft flies near near an airbase in Kanagawa.

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Crew mistakes and inadequate safety standards led to the crash that destroyed a $450 million B-1B bomber, an Air Force probe found

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A B-1B Lancer takes off during a combat training exercise.
A B-1B Lancer takes off during a combat training exercise.

US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen

US-Mexico border security is stretching troops thin, placing demands 'not related to their military mission set,' National Guard chief says

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Border patrol officers pull barbed wires over a fence on the US-Mexican border.
Border patrol officers pull barbed wires over a fence on the US-Mexican border.

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JD Vance, Trump's 2024 running mate, would likely be the first Marine veteran to serve as vice president if elected

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Former US President Donald Trump and US Sen. JD Vance shake hands during the Republican National Convention.
Former US President Donald Trump and US Sen. JD Vance shake hands during the Republican National Convention.

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