Our Troops Depart for International Combat Readiness Exercise in the United States

M1A2T Abrams tanks deployed in combat readiness drill

Taoyuan, June 25 (CNA) A five-day military combat readiness exercise entered its fourth day on Thursday, with the Army deploying newly acquired M1A2T Abrams tanks alongside other units in the Taoyuan area.

NATO drills highlight military unity despite Trump tensions

NATO forces have conducted major military exercises off the United States coast as the alliance seeks to demonstrate operational unity despite growing political strains with the Trump administration. The drills, involving naval and marine forces from several European allies alongside US troops, underscore NATO’s continued military cooperation even as Washington questions the alliance’s value, reviews [] The post NATO drills highlight military unity despite Trump tensions appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Women in combat arms * WorldNetDaily * by Theresa Carpenter, Real Clear Wire

Source link Soldiers participate in the Combat Medic military occupational specialty transition course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, June 24, 2024. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Seth

US military says forces remain active throughout region

US military says forces remain active throughout region The US military's Central Command (Centcom) has said American forces remain deployed across the Middle East, stating that US personnel continue to operate in the skies, on land, and at sea throughout the region. In a social media post, Centcom shared a photograph of two warplanes conducting what it described as a routine patrol. Earlier, the command also released images showing US service members aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. The statement comes as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran continue, with negotiations in Switzerland focused on implementing the recently agreed memorandum of understanding. Two U.S. Air Force A-10 attack aircraft fly together over the Middle East during a routine patrol. U.S. forces continue to be present in the skies, on land, and at sea throughout the region. pic.twitter.com/TGyJ7FWdIP — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 21, 2026

Bolivian authorities say no active blockades after state of emergency decree

State of emergency permits deployment of military to support police amid five weeks of anti-government protests.

Peru's Blue Helmets head to Africa, marking 10 years in peacekeeping missions

A total of 180 members of the Armed Forces, comprising the 11th Contingent of the Peru Engineering Company, are preparing to deploy on July 7 to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).

U.S. Marines train on new recon boat near Taiwan

U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion spent early June learning to handle a boat the Marine Corps has bet will let small reconnaissance teams operate across the scattered islands of the Western Pacific without waiting for a ship to carry them there. The unit, part of 3rd Marine Division, conducted familiarization training with the Multi-Mission []

Marine Corps participates in multinational peacekeeping drills in Mongolia

SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Marine Corps has participated in a multi...

On July 4th, remember the lives touched by America's action abroad

As we celebrate July 4th and America’s 250th, let’s hold space for the lives around the world who have been touched by America’s military actions abroad. Such as in Palestine, Iran, Syria, Venezuela, and Lebanon to mention few.Commemoration is not only about honoring our own story — it’s about recognizing our shared humanity and remembering those who have suffered, struggled, or been displaced.Mahmoud El-Yousseph, Ret. USAF veteran, Westerville, Ohio

American official to CNN: US is not currently conducting strikes on Iran

ALBAWABA - An American official told CNN that the U.S. military is not currently conducting strikes on Iran...

NYSC: Deployment to states’ll be guided by risk assessment — TINUBU

ABUJA— PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has said as part of the reform of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, corps members would now be deployed to security-challenged states, guided by risk assessment. The post NYSC: Deployment to states’ll be guided by risk assessment — TINUBU appeared first on Vanguard News.

U.S. troop presence in Estonia shrinks sharply as minister explains the situation

Most U.S. troops previously stationed in Estonia have been withdrawn, although a new rotational contingent is expected to arrive later this summer, according to Estonia’s public broadcaster ERR. Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur told ERR that NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe and the Commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa had informed him that the [] The post U.S. troop presence in Estonia shrinks sharply as minister explains the situation appeared first on Baltic News Network.

Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills

Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills

Amid PLA pressure, Taiwan starts drill to simulate rapid deployment in a crisis

Taiwan began a combat readiness exercise on Monday that aims to boost the military’s ability to quickly move to a wartime footing, amid sustained pressure from the mainland. The Chinese mainland’s increasingly frequent air and naval operations in the region have blurred the line between peacetime and wartime and mean that the Taiwanese military will have less time to respond to a crisis, according to officials. The Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise, which runs through Friday, was designed to...

World : IRGC Says It Targeted US Military Positions In Region After Strikes In South

ISTANBUL, June 27 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early Saturday that its naval forces targeted United States (US) military positions in response to American “aggression” in the country’s south, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing local media.

Democratic states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington

The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. ballooned during America 250 celebrations, bolstered in part by contingents from Democratic-led states. Governors in those states are now facing backlash from activists in the capital. (AP Video by Nathan Ellgren) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Heavy Security Deployed for England Team in Mexico

Security forces are seen deployed outside the hotel hosting the England national football team in Mexico City, one day before its FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against host nation Mexico.

Azerbaijan concludes training session for reservists

Pursuant to the training plan for 2026, the next training session held with a group of reservists in one of the military units of the Combined Arms Army within the framework of joint actions with the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription ended.

Iran targets US military positions in retaliation for American airstrikes

Tehran [Iran], June 27 (ANI): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that it has targeted US military positions in the region in retaliation for American airstrikes against Iranian coastal areas, IRNA News Agency reported on Friday (local time).Ebrahim Azizi, Member of Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, meanwhile said that the US does not commit to ceasefire and the blame game does not w

US troops returning to Poland in ‘coming weeks,’ defense minister says

The rotation of U.S. service members in Poland, which was paused by the Pentagon earlier this year, will return to the Central European country in the “coming weeks,” Poland’s Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Monday. “The rotational presence of American troops in Poland, which was suspended a few weeks ago, is being resumed,” Kosiniak-Kamysz...

NATO joins US drills as Washington questions alliance

NATO joins exercises off the US coast, even as the Trump administration questions the alliance's value. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #USA #NATO #alliance #drill #geopolitics Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4g9JBa1 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Retiring From the Military: 10 Things to Know

Retiring From the Military: 10 Things to Know

US anticipates NATO summit to cover security in Hormuz Strait — media

According to the report, the Trump administration's main message to its allies remains centered on increasing defense spending and improving military readiness

US struck multiple locations on Thursday - Iranian state media

US forces struck several locations, including the perimeter of a nuclear power plant and pier for fishing boats, in Iran's coastal province of Bushehr around midday local time Thursday, according to a regional official quoted by state media IRNA. Washington has not confirmed carrying out these latest attacks.

Five years after the July Unrest, SA security forces are quietly preparing for June 30

Five years after the July Unrest, SA security forces are quietly preparing for June 30

2026 NFL training camp preview: Five storylines to monitor

Here are five battles and storylines worth monitoring during training camp.

US commanders ignored intelligence warnings before strike on Iranian girls’ school – CNN

CNN reports that US commanders bypassed intelligence warnings “for expediency” before the deadly strike on an Iranian girls’ school Read Full Article at RT.com

US warplanes take off from aircraft carrier for Iran mission

US fighter jets take off from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Persian Gulf for missions over Iran.

Germany’s Political Class Wants Your Children for War

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius declared that “not all deployed soldiers will be volunteers” as Germany continues expanding its military presence in Lithuania. For years, the public was told that military service would remain voluntary. Pistorius is openly stating that a military conscription is coming. Some may believe this is solely about soldiers volunteering to []

No F-35s for Erdogan: America must not reward a Hamas-harboring regime

The United States should resist the temptation to treat the F-35 program as a diplomatic bargaining chip. America's most advanced military technologies should be reserved for real partners. Opinion.

Vets challenge 4th of July lies

Antiwar veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and active duty personnel burst out in their broadest show of resistance in decades this July 4th weekend, as if provoked into action by the current administration’s orgy of militarism and white supremacy during the 250-year celebrations. Veterans Against Fascism, Philadelphia, July 4, . . . Continue reading Vets challenge 4th of July lies at Workers.org

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says it's strikes against Iran are not a return to major combat operations.

JUST IN: US says it's strikes against Iran are not a return to major combat operations.@BRICSNews

Dem-led states angered that National Guard deployment in DC for the 4th is ongoing

Deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. increased substantially during the Fourth of July celebrations, and their numbers included deployments from Democratic-led states. Some of those states are now angered that these deployments’ purpose is being expanded beyond providing security during the celebrations to include the Trump administration’s continuous deployment to the city to []...Click to read more

Al-Menfi meets with members of the Joint Military Committee (5+5) for the western region

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IRGC Navy strikes American targets in region

TEHRAN, June 27 (YPA) – In response to the US act of aggression late on Friday, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy struck American military targets in the region, the Iranian “Tasnim” news agency reported . In a statement, the IRGC Public Relations said that following the Zionist regime’s ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon, []

US says Strait of Hormuz 'open to all' hours after Iran 'closes' it: 'Traffic is flowing'

US CENTCOM said their forces “are positioned and prepared to ensure that freedom of navigation remains available

USMEPCOM Marks 50th Anniversary

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) holds its 50th Birthday Ceremony at 1:50 p.m. ET on July 1.

20 US Warships Patrolling Mideast as Trump Warns of More Strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON: More than 20 US Navy warships are currently patrolling waters across the Middle East as President Donald Trump warned that the United States could launch another round of military strikes against Iran, signaling a sharp escalation in the already volatile regional conflict. The latest deployment was confirmed by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which said American naval forces remain spread across key maritime corridors in the Middle East to maintain what it described as regional security and stability amid rising tensions. “Today, more than 20 U.S. Navy warships are patrolling waters across the Middle East as CENTCOM forces continue

China's Y-20B fleet stages show of force

To mark the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Y-20 transport aircraft's entry into service, an aviation regiment of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force conducted a series of combat-oriented training exercises, showcasing the strategic airlifter's growing operational capabilities. The massive transport aircraft formation takes off in tight succession at minimal intervals, with taxiing maneuvers executed in flawless unison. The Y-20 also demonstrates aerial refueling for the J-20 stealth fighter – a delicate "threading the needle" operation high above the clouds. Sweeping over fields, cities and rivers, the footage frames these strategic national assets against the breathtaking backdrop of China’s diverse landscapes. #Trending