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Jared Szuba

Jared Szuba

Jan 2, 2024

American aircraft carrier anchored in a harbor after offshore training exercises. — American aircraft carrier anchored in a harbor after offshore training exercises. — Stock photo

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits the USS Gerald Ford in the eastern Mediterranean on Dec. 20, 2023.

Pentagon chief visits aircraft carrier based off Israel amid Gaza war

Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

Yemen's Houthi rebels on the Galaxy Leader cargo ship.

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US, allies put Houthis on notice over shipping attacks after Pentagon readies strike options

Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant (R) and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin deliver a statement to the press at the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) headquarters near the Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, on March 9, 2023.

Pentagon dispatches top officials as concerns grow over Israel’s conduct in Gaza war

Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

Military drone

US troops shoot down third drone over Iraq as Biden visits Israel

Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military