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John Harman is a senior military analyst for Times Media Service, based in Los Angeles, California. Harman covers the armed forces and national security, including defense operations, military strategy, field logistics and defense contracting. Harman holds a master's degree in war studies and grew up in London, England.

Stories by John Harman

27 stories

  1. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Sun

    News: Military · World

    US Air Force Colonel Rescued in Iran After F-15E Downed

    US Air Force colonel, shot down over Iran, rescued after 36-hour evasion in Zagros Mountains. Special operations and CIA deception led daring mission.

  3. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Thu

    News: Military · United States

    Army Raises Enlistment Age to 42, Relaxes Drug Policy

  5. Mon

    News: Technology · World

    Iran Uses AI to Fabricate War Success, Deceive US: CISA Former Director

  6. February 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  7. Sat

    News: Military · World

    Trump Announces “Major Combat Operations” in Iran

  8. Fri

    News: Military · United States

    Hegseth Bans Military from Elite University Programs Over “Wokeness”

  9. Tue

    News: Military · World

    FDD: Iran May Have Used Chemical Weapons on Protesters

  10. Tue

    News: Military · World

    US Military Used Claude AI in Maduro Capture Operation

    The U.S. military utilized Anthropic's Claude AI during the 2026 operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, sparking ethical debate.

  11. January 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  12. Thu

    News: Military · World

    NATO: Russia Losing 25,000 Troops Monthly in Ukraine War

  13. Mon

    News: Military · World

    US Sonic Weapon in Venezuela: Unverified Claim in Maduro Raid

  14. Fri

    News: Military · World

    China Sanctions Anduril’s Palmer Luckey Over Taiwan Arms Sales

  15. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Bans Defense Contractor Stock Buybacks Over Underperformance

  16. December 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  17. Sat

    News: Military · World

    Trump Orders Christmas Day Airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria

  18. Tue

    News: Military · United States

    J.D. Vance Completes Navy SEAL Workout in Coronado, CA

    VP J.D. Vance joined Navy SEALs for a grueling workout at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, CA. Read about his intense training session & military experience.

  19. Mon

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Unveils “Golden Fleet” of New US Navy Battleships at Mar-a-Lago

  20. Thu

    News: Military · United States

    Trump to Sign $901B NDAA Bill: Defense Reforms & Troop Pay

  21. Sun

    News: Military · World

    Iowa Guard Soldiers, Interpreter Killed in Syria ISIS Ambush

  22. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  23. Fri

    News: Military · United States

    National Guard Member Killed in DC Shooting: Sarah Beckstrom

  24. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Dick Cheney Dies at 84: VP’s Legacy and Executive Power

  25. October 2025

    9 stories: 9 news stories

  26. Fri

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Orders Nuclear Testing Amid Russia, China Buildup

    President Trump orders the Pentagon to begin nuclear weapons testing, citing threats from Russia's missile tests and China's nuclear expansion. This marks a significant shift in…

  27. Thu

    News: Media · United States

    DHS Blasts NBC Bay Area: Hiding Criminal History of San Jose Migrant

  28. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Orders Immediate Nuclear Weapons Testing

  29. Sun

    News: Military · World

    Navy Aircraft Crash: Sea Hawk, Super Hornet Go Down in South China Sea

  30. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Timothy Mellon: Billionaire Donates $130M for Military Pay During Shutdown

  31. Sat

    News: Military · United States

    Pentagon Accepts $130M Anonymous Donation for Troop Pay Amid Shutdown

  32. Mon

    News: Military · United States

    Camp Pendleton Ordnance Incident Damages CHP Vehicle on I-5

    An ordnance prematurely detonated at Camp Pendleton on Aug 13, striking a CHP vehicle on I-5. Minor injuries reported; investigation ongoing into the incident.

  33. Wed

    News: Military · United States

    Texas National Guard Deploys to Illinois Amid Protests

  34. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Promises Military Pay Amid Shutdown in Norfolk, VA