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A U.S. Sailor poses for a photo on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Aug. 25, 2026. George Washington is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)
Iran

Tracking America’s latest conflict: The Iran war timeline

By Nicholas Slayton, James Clark, Matt White, Patty Nieberg, Jeff Schogol

Updated 8 Hours Ago

A U.S. Sailor signals an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, during a launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Aug. 28, 2026. George Washington is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)
Iran

Iran, US trade strikes in first fighting in a month

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted 19 Hours Ago

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division conduct an airborne operation from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter onto Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 12 February 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Alvin Cade Jr.) 
Iran

Army extends 82nd Airborne Division’s Middle East deployment to a full year

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted 24 Hours Ago

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, provide perimeter security at Operating Location Bauchi, Nigeria, April 6, 2026. Through combined training, advising, intelligence sharing and professional exchanges, U.S. and Nigerian forces worked together to address shared security challenges and improve interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alva Gonzalez) 
Africa

US to pull additional combat troops from Nigeria

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted Yesterday

U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit board M/V Blue Star III, a commercial ship suspected of attempting to transit to Iran in violation of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, April 28, 2026. U.S. forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship’s voyage would not include an Iranian port call. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) 
Iran

Navy has cleared mines from the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 29, 2026

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, provides aerial sniper support during a Maritime Interdiction Operation Full Mission Profile while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 21, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) 
Americas

Marines board, sink alleged drug ship off Ecuador

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 29, 2026

From left, Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Eby, Lance Cpl. Jordan Houston, and Cpl. Michael Gretzon received upgraded valor wards at a Pentagon ceremony Wednesday.
Afghanistan

Marines at Abbey Gate awarded Bronze Star medal upgrade

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 26, 2026

Ecuador official says US Special Forces are operating inside country
Americas

Ecuador official says US Special Forces are operating inside country

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 25, 2026

Louisiana National Guard Soldiers conduct crowd management operations in the French Quarter during peak Mardi Gras security operations in New Orleans, Feb. 17, 2026. More than 350 Guardsmen were activated in support of Operation NOLA Safe, assisting law enforcement partners with public safety efforts throughout the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone during the Carnival season. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Danny Hough) 
United States

National Guard ends eight-month deployment in New Orleans

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 24, 2026

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 in 2024. The Air Force awarded the squadron the Gallant Unit award for actions during operations Rough Rider, Midnight Hammer and other combat in 2025 while assigned to an Air Force expeditionary wing.
Middle East

Marine F-35 squadron awarded rare Air Force combat award

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 23, 2026

U.S Sailors, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), observe an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, preparing to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), June 29, 2026. Delbert D. Black is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo) 
Iran

Sailors and Marines advised to hide military ties on social media, report suspicious activity

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 22, 2026

U.S. Army Soldiers board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility July 5, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz) 
Iran

More than 750 US troops wounded in Iran war, nearly half since July 

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 22, 2026

Aircraft carrier supplies
Iran

How a Navy aircraft carrier ended up short on food in a war zone

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 21, 2026

Ulchi Freedom Shield
Indo-Pacific

US to end major military exercise in South Korea after just 5 days

By Nicholas Slayton, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 19, 2026

USS Benfold
Indo-Pacific

Navy investigating power failure aboard destroyer in South China Sea

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 18, 2026

Ulchi Freedom Shield
Korea

Major exercise in South Korea continues after Trump orders US role curtailed

By Nicholas Slayton, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 17, 2026