USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East after 9-month deployment

The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.

• Aug 20

Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.

• Aug 13

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be "completely closed" if Trump delivers on threats

The president threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if Iran didn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by late Monday night Eastern Daylight Time.

• Mar 23

Iran's foreign minister rejects talk of dialogue with U.S. as strikes continue

The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.

• Mar 16

U.S. death toll in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump warns of long campaign

The U.S. military said Monday that the number of Americans killed during the ongoing conflict with Iran now stands at six. Follow live updates on Day 4 of the war.

• Mar 3

6 U.S. service members killed in Iranian strike in Kuwait, Pentagon says

The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.

• Mar 2

Trump says Iran operation could take "four weeks or less," 3 U.S. troops killed

The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.

• Mar 2

Trump says U.S. is "in charge" of Venezuela, Maduro expected in court Monday

Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.

• Jan 5

Trump military parade marks Army's 250th birthday in Washington, D.C.

President Trump delivered remarks at the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and Celebration, an event he envisioned.

• Jun 14, 2025

Why so many mass shooters have a military background

CBS News analysis of data compiled by The Violence Project shows 26% of mass shooters since 1966 have military experience — a much higher share than the general U.S. population.

• Oct 31, 2023

Milford Mill graduate pursues boxing dreams with support of National Guard

After graduating from Milford Mill Academy, Spc. Tyrell Boyd didn't really know what to do with his life. But he knew two things.

• Nov 2, 2022

U.S. announces $1.1 billion more in military aid for Ukraine

The U.S. will provide funding for about 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops.

• Sep 28, 2022

Maryland Air National Guard returns from training mission in Europe

Members of the Maryland Air National Guard have returned from an overseas mission where they trained alongside NATO allies for potential future combat missions.

• Jul 15, 2022