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US Navy warships shot down Iranian missiles with a weapon they've never used in combat before 4 Eugene Apr 2024 Apr 2024 3 1785
Ralph Puckett Jr., awarded Medal of Honor for heroism during the Korean War, dies at 97 1 Eugene Apr 2024 Apr 2024 5 1417
18-year-old in Idaho planned to attack more than 21 churches on behalf of ISIS, feds say 2 Eugene Apr 2024 Apr 2024 3 2206
US intel warns of potential terrorist threat at gatherings after Moscow attack 0 Eugene Apr 2024 Apr 2024 2 1580
China will use AI to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea and India, Microsoft warns 0 BootinUp Apr 2024 Apr 2024 2 1452
Judge questions Border Patrol stand that it's not required to care for children at migrant camps 0 Eugene Mar 2024 Mar 2024 3 1588
Preparing for a China war, the Marines are retooling how they'll fight 2 mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2024 Mar 2024 3 1700
Federal Investigation into Airman Uncovered Extremist Ties, Led to Child Pornography Charges 0 Eugene Mar 2024 Mar 2024 3 1644
Chinese Cranes Pose a Security Risk: Los Angeles Port Chief - Bloomberg Television 2 TexasTowelie Feb 2024 Mar 2024 1 1775
The Impact of Sweden Joining NATO 2 Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2024 Mar 2024 13 1871
Guard officials probing Texas general's appearance at Trump rally 16 Eugene Mar 2024 Mar 2024 58 3792
FBI hunts for suspected Iranian assassin targeting Trump-era officials 2 Eugene Mar 2024 Mar 2024 2 1811
The Spy War: How the C.I.A. Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin 4 BootinUp Feb 2024 Feb 2024 2 2015
Debris from North Korean missile in Ukraine could expose procurement networks 2 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 1730
U.S. conducted cyberattack on suspected Iranian spy ship 1 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 3 1567
Trouble at US space force as multibillion-dollar program cancelled 2 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 7 2008
Philippines arrests Islamic State terror funding 'facilitator' 0 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 2 1414
Trump Will Abandon NATO - Anne Applebaum 0 BootinUp Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 1512
"Mr. Trump would not even need to formally quit the alliance to render it pointless." 4 BootinUp Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 2040
US Defense Secretary Austin admitted to critical care, hospital says 3 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 8 1874
SEN. MURPHY: I think we're going to pass the spending bill for Ukraine 11 BootinUp Feb 2024 Feb 2024 10 2311
The Pentagon believes it has identified the problem behind Osprey fatal crash and grounding of fleet 2 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 1745
US believes drone that killed soldiers was Iranian-made, sources say 0 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 1498
Plans for U.S. strikes on Iranian personnel and facilities in Iraq, Syria approved after Jordan drone attack 1 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 1643
US warship had close call with Houthi missile in Red Sea 1 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1556
Yemen's Houthi rebels say they attacked a US warship without evidence. An American official rejects the claim 1 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 3 1663
North Korea says it tested a cruise missile, flaunting new nuclear-capable weapon 0 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1501
US, British militaries launch new round of joint strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen 0 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1810
Top U.S. cybersecurity watchdog issues emergency directive to federal agencies about popular software 0 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 4 1885
Air Force general seeks retirement instead of court-martial 1 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 3 1935

National Security & Defense Continued...

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Judge orders release of 'Newburgh Four' defendant and blasts FBI's role in terror sting 1 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 2 2025
US personnel injured as missiles target forces at Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase 1 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 3 1644
Now eyeing a longer haul, the US reshuffles its warships in the Mediterranean 2 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 4 1872
US carries out fifth strike against Houthis as Biden admits bombing isn't stopping attacks 0 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1577
2 Navy SEALs missing off Somalia coast were on a nighttime boarding mission: US officials 1 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 4 2007
Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after US, allies issue 'final warning' 2 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 2 11003
Marines Whose Cars Were Sold by Towing Company Will Be Repaid Under Court Settlement 2 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 10 2168
New Jersey man motivated by Hamas threatened attack on US: Feds 0 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 1786
Fifty years ago today, December 28, 1972, the draft ended. 8 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2022 Dec 2023 8 2937
Marine Veteran Who Refused COVID-19 Vaccine Detained at Former Duty Station, Transferred to Japanese Authorities 1 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 10 3371
US and Somali forces kill al-Shabaab commander with $10m bounty on head 0 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 4 1925
Wow, this is wild. America's DE M-SHORAD: The Future of Laser Defense 1 Eko Dec 2023 Dec 2023 4 1765
'Fat Leonard,' a fugitive now returning to the US, was behind one of the military's biggest scandals 0 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 7 2301
On this day, December 21, 1970, the F-14 flew for the first time. 0 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2023 Dec 2023 4 1498
Turkey links Sweden's NATO bid to US approving F-16 jet sales and Canada lifting arms embargo 1 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 0 2274
West accuses Iran of illegally testing missiles, transferring drones to Russia, enriching uranium 0 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 1444
Central Indiana man gets 16 years for trying to provide guns to Islamic State group 0 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 5 2461
Lawyer picked to prosecute Army sexual assault is fired over an old email doubting victims' claims 2 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 0 2572
Las Vegas teen found with explosive materials after threatening 'lone wolf' terror attack, authorities say 0 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 6 2358
Israel risks 'strategic defeat' if civilians aren't protected, Pentagon chief says 5 nitpicked Dec 2023 Dec 2023 9 2256
Dozens of Troops Suspected of Advocating Overthrow of US Government, New Pentagon Extremism Report Says 10 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 29 3963
Israel risks 'strategic defeat' if civilians aren't protected, Pentagon chief says 4 nitpicked Dec 2023 Dec 2023 7 2248
Japan asks US military to ground Osprey aircraft after fatal crash 0 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 1510
US Navy warship shoots down drone launched by Houthis from Yemen, official says 2 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 2124
US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker. Missiles from rebel-controlled Yemen follow 2 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 5 3656
USS Thomas Hudner shoots down 'one-way attack drones' in the Red Sea 0 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 5 2163
US reviewing possible 'terrorist' designations for Houthis 0 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 1 1536
North Korea launches suspected spy satellite, its neighbors say 1 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 2311
Pentagon fails sixth audit in a row 0 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 1659
Senate may change rule to break Tuberville hold on military promotions 3 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 18 2386

National Security & Defense Continued...

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Military told FBI of Capitol riot suspect Gregory Yetman after Jan. 6 attack. He remained free for years 0 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 9169
The Air Force's new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, has taken its first test flight 5 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 6 2719
The Promise and Peril of Emerging Disruptive Technologies for Joint and Combined Multi-Domain Operations 0 Celerity Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 2150
This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Celerity Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 1391
Ex-CIA officer accused of sexually abusing dozens of women pleads guilty to federal charges 2 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 1 7903
The US is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth 0 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2023 Nov 2023 3 1635
US Air Force blows up Minuteman III in test flight after post-launch anomaly 1 sl8 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 2423
Judge orders gag order 1 chillfactor Nov 2023 Nov 2023 8 936
For 250 years, US troops could tow their cannons around the battlefield. The war in Ukraine shows they won't have that 1 Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2023 Nov 2023 8 2534
Border Patrol emails show Musk visit caught officers off guard 2 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 3 1807
Chinese fighter jet nearly collides with American B-52 bomber over South China Sea: US officials 2 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 1893
Judge orders release of man who was accused of plotting IS-inspired truck attacks near Washington 1 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 1 2178
Media: US warns 100 countries of Russian election interference threat 5 BootinUp Oct 2023 Oct 2023 13 1875
Russia says it need no longer obey UN restriction on missile technology for Iran 4 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 3 2192
This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 952
Troops hurt after three drones attack US bases in Iraq as tensions flare after Gaza hospital strike 2 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 4 1990
Former Brooklyn resident sentenced to life in prison for aiding Islamic State group as sniper 0 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 2 1515
Marine identified and buried at Arlington nearly 80 years after WWII death 0 mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2023 Oct 2023 1 1086
California-based Navy sailor pleads guilty to providing sensitive military information to China 0 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 4 1588
U.S. F-16 shoots down Turkish drone flying over American troops in Syria 1 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 3 1388
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