U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Japan’s Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani greet each other before participating in an official bilateral meeting in Japan on Dec. 10, 2024. (Photo by Brandi Vincent) US, Japan reaffirm plans to strengthen military alliance as global conflicts flare up The military partners are puzzling out new procedures and other operational measures for enhanced bilateral cooperation. Dec 10, 2024 By Brandi Vincent
River entrance of the U.S. Department of Defense. (Getty Images) Questions linger after drone attack injures US personnel in Syria In the aftermath of the attack, service members are being examined for traumatic brain injuries and treated for minor wounds. Aug 12, 2024 By Brandi Vincent
Soldiers deployed to At-Tanf Garrison, Syria, fire an 81 mm mortar weapon system during a readiness exercise on April 22, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Howard) Garrison in Syria used by US troops attacked by kamikaze drones American military forces and their local partners in Syria were attacked by multiple kamikaze drones on Friday, according to U.S. Central Command. Jan 20, 2023 By Jon Harper