Author Craig Johnson talked to UPI about the enduring appeal of his fictional hero, Sheriff Walt Longmire, his latest mystery "Land of Wolves" and the possibility of a "Longmire" TV revival.

The U.S. Marine Corps announced a successful naval exercise in the Philippine and East China seas and in Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday, which included expeditionary combined-arms maneuvers and a simulated land seizure.

Three contracts totaling $24.5 million were awarded to KPMG for U.S. Marine Corps audit support, the Pentagon said, to focus on "Acquire to Retire," "Plan to Stock," "Procure to Pay" and "Order to Cash" business areas.

The United States, Britain and China announced the commitment of funds and goods to help hurricane-devastated Bahamas.

The Department of Defense announced that the Navy awarded a nearly $143.6 million to General Electric Aviation for 27 King Stallion helicopter engines.

Military installations along the U.S. Southeast coast completed preparations and evacuations ahead of Hurricane Dorian on Wednesday.

Boeing Co. was awarded a $23.6 million contract by the U.S. Navy for support in solving maintenance issues of F/A-18 Hornet fighter planes.

Sikorsky Aircraft Co. was awarded a $48.3 million U.S. Navy contract for spare parts to maintain lot 3 CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters, the Defense Department announced.

Iranian officials have begun to acknowledge a threat to their rule, which has existed for a long time -- the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK).

"Abject failure" by federal immigration officials to provide basic medical care has led to the deaths of some migrants detained by the Trump administration, a class-action lawsuit said Monday.

The U.S. Air Force on Monday announced it has certified the 60th Maintenance Squadron with an industrial-sized 3D printer and its first project, the replacement of latrine covers on the C-5M Super Galaxy.

Sikorsky has been awarded a $107 million contract for early work on long lead items for six low-rate initial production lot 4 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps.

The U.S. Marine Corps announced that the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle has reached initial operational capability and is officially ready to deploy, one year ahead of schedule.

The Pentagon has identified a Marine who was killed in combat Saturday in Iraq.

An Israeli-made anti-tank drone is under consideration for purchase by the U.S. Defense Department.