The Swedish military said Sunday it had made three credible sightings of foreign undersea activity in its waters during the past few days amid reports of a suspected Russian intrusion in the area.
Sweden: 3 credible sightings in submarine search
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Marine’s murder charge in the Philippines has international consequences
The death of a Filipino transgender woman following a bilateral military training exercise made international waves after a U.S. Marine was charged with murder.
Philippine leader: Murder case won’t harm U.S. ties
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III said Monday that a murder investigation focused on a U.S. Marine should have no bearing on the two countries’ relations, while Secretary of State John Kerry said Washington seeks no ‘
Fewer veterans running for congressional office
The number of veterans in Congress has been steadily dropping in recent election cycles, but the legislative branch’s meager military credentials could take a major hit this year.
U.S. advisory mission in Iraq remains limited in scope and impact
More than one month after President Obama ordered U.S. troops to begin an advise-and-assist mission supporting the Iraqi military’s fight against Islamic militants, that effort remains limited in its scope and effectiveness.
Nevada guardsman killed in school shooting posthumously awarded 2 medals
More than 500 supporters sat in silence with heads bowed and solemn expressions on their faces on Sunday as they remembered Sparks Middle School teacher Michael Landsberry.
After arms drop, U.S. coalition strikes IS
Syrian activists say the U.S.-led coalition has launched new airstrikes on Islamic State positions in Kobani, following overnight airdrops of weapons to Kurdish fighters in the Syrian border town.
Kerry: ‘Irresponsible’ not to aid Kurds against IS
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday the Obama administration decided to airdrop weapons and ammunitions to ‘valiant’ Kurds fighting Islamic State extremists in the Syrian border town of Kobani because it would be ‘irresponsible’ and
Attacks on Afghan checkpoints kill 4 troops
Officials say insurgents have attacked several army checkpoints in eastern and southern Afghanistan, killing at least four troops and wounding several people.
Top U.S. commander in Ebola fight sees progress
The first of 17 U.S.-built Ebola treatment centers in West Africa will open in a few weeks, the top commander of U.S. troops in the region told USA Today on Sunday.