The number of U.S. military personnel wounded in Operation Epic Fury continues to rise as the campaign against Iran approaches its fourth week.
As of Tuesday, 290 American service members have been wounded in the war, according to Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins, U.S. Central Command’s spokesperson.
Hawkins told DefenseScoop that 255 of those injured troops — or about 88% — have returned to duty so far, while 10 remain seriously wounded.
Around two weeks ago, in mid-March, Centcom reported that at that time approximately 200 U.S.
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Amid speculation that President Trump could seek to force open the Strait of Hormuz by some kind of ultra high risk Kharg Island takeover operation, Fox chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has posted the following:
Fox News has learned that the Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division Maj Gen Brandon Tegtmeier and his “command element,” members of his headquarters staff, have been ordered to deploy to the Middle East as the Pentagon and White House weigh whether to send the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East for possible land operations.
The nuclear non-proliferation regime is a global framework of norms, practices, and diplomatic agreements — underpinned by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) — designed to limit the spread of nuclear weapons. The regime has had both failures and successes over the decades. Perhaps the biggest challenge in recent years came from Iran. The country’s nuclear activities raised international concern, prompting diplomatic, economic, and covert efforts to constrain it.
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Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war.
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The US Army has placed an order worth over $52m with US drone manufacturer Skydio to supply more than 2,500 X10D small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS).
The Main ARmoured Tank of Europe (MARTE) consortium has reached a “midterm milestone” in the development of Europe’s future main battle tank (MBT), following formal approval of key deliverables by the European Commission.
As an educator, historian, and someone who is airborne qualified with five completed parachute jumps, the history of airborne operations has always been deeply meaningful to me.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of speaking with many airborne veterans whose firsthand stories helped shape how I teach military history. Their experiences bring history out of the textbook and into real life.
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That connection to airborne service now runs even deeper in my family.