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Will the US finally get to do littoral warfare in the Strait of Hormuz? - analysis

In the wake of the Cold War, there was a sense that warfare might shift toward smaller joint operations of all forces, known as "littoral operations."

A projectile approaches what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says is an Iranian naval vessel, during strikes that included attacks on mine-laying vessels, at a location given as near the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in this screen grab from video released March 10, 2026.
A USAF B-2 Spirit stealth bomber conducts midair refueling, March 5, 2026.

US deploys B-2 stealth bombers, 2,200 Marines to Middle East amid war with Iran - report

Brian McGinnis gets stuck in a door, injuring his arm, as Sen. Tim Sheehy and US Capitol Police officers attempt to remove him from a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill on March 4, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Sen. Tim Sheehy forcibly removes anti-war protester who shouted, ‘No one wants to fight for Israel’

Shiite Muslim supporter of the Imamia Student Organization (ISO) holds a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a protest against Israel and the US strikes on Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan February 28, 2026.

US Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, officials say


'There is a genocide in Palestine': US Marine vet. Graham Platner launches Maine senate campaign

In his campaign ad, he rhetorically asks, “Why are we funding endless wars, bombing children?”

Graham Platner.

California sues Trump administration, 2,000 National Guard deployed to LA

The US military is set to temporarily deploy about 700 Marines to Los Angeles while additional National Guard troops arrive in the city.

 California National Guard troops stand outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building after their deployment by U.S. President Donald Trump, in response to protests against immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, US June 9, 2025

'Yankee, go home': US Marines attacked in Turkey, authorities make arrests

Turkish authorities have detained 15 members of the anti-American Turkey Youth Union after they attacked two US Marines in Izmir and placed sacks over their heads.

 Members of the Turkish Youth Union (TGB) gather to support President Tayyip Erdogan's call to expel the ambassadors of 10 Western allies in front of the US Embassy in Ankara, Turkey October 25, 2021.

Free at last: Evan Gershkovich, American-Jewish journalist jailed in Russia is released

Gershkovich, 32, was freed as part of a massive, 24-person prisoner exchange that included several prominent people jailed by Russia. 

 Evan Gershkovich, who was released from detention in Russia, gestures after disembarking from a plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., August 1, 2024.

US Marines official: Nearly half of drones IDF shoots down are its own

Since the IDF has one of the world's most advanced integrated air defense systems, if this is an issue for Israel’s military, it is likely to be an issue for other militaries worldwide.

A drone is seen over the border between Israel and Gaza in June

Five US Marines missing after helicopter found near San Diego

The aircraft was coordinating a search and rescue effort before going missing.

IDF troops drill alongside US Marines as part of Juniper Cobra 2018​

Marine corps pilot: Ma'am, I'm not sure where the airplane is

After an F-35 pilot ejected over a residential street strange stories of the aftermath began emerging.

 A formation of US Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighter jets perform aerial maneuvers during as part of a combat power exercise over Utah Test and Training Range, Utah, US, November 19, 2018.

An ex-Marine reported company defrauding millions from tax payers, receives $40 million settlement

Ex-US Marine Sarah Feinberg outed a defense firm using funds from its $6.5 billion worth of government contracts to make up for company shortfalls.

Police officers stand in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC, U.S., January 19, 2018