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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

32 stories

  1. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Sun

    News: Military · World

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

    Following an F-15E being shot down over Iran, a US Air Force colonel evaded capture for over 24 hours in the Zagros Mountains. Read about the intense rescue mission.

  3. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Thu

    News: Military · United States

    US Army Raises Enlistment Age to 42, Relaxes Marijuana Rules

  5. Mon

    News: Media · World

    Iran Uses AI Images for War Deception, Says Ex-CISA Director

  6. February 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  7. Sat

    News: Military · World

    US, Israel Launch Combat Operations in Iran: Trump Confirms

  8. Fri

    News: Military · United States

    Hegseth Bans Military from Elite Universities Over ‘Wokeness’

  9. Tue

    News: Military · World

    Iran’s Chemical Weapons Program: Alleged Use Against Protesters

  10. Tue

    News: Military · World

    US Military Used Claude AI to Capture Maduro in Caracas Raid

    Anthropic's Claude AI reportedly assisted the US military in capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a January 2026 Caracas raid, sparking debate on AI in combat.

  11. January 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  12. Thu

    News: Military · World

    NATO: Russia Faces 25,000 Monthly Troop Losses in Ukraine War

  13. Mon

    News: Military · World

    US Mystery Weapon Alleged in Maduro Capture Operation, Caracas

  14. Fri

    News: Military · World

    Palmer Luckey Sanctioned by China: “Badge of Honor” for Taiwan Arms

  15. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Blocks Defense Contractors on Stock Buybacks & Dividends

  16. December 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  17. Fri

    News: Military · World

    US Airstrikes Hit ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day, Ordered by Trump

  18. Tue

    News: Military · California

    VP JD Vance Joins Navy SEALs Training in Coronado

    Vice President JD Vance underwent grueling 90-minute training with U.S. Navy SEALs at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California, including log carries.

  19. Mon

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Unveils “Golden Fleet” Battleships: USS Defiant to Lead

  20. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Passes $901B NDAA for FY 2026; Trump to Sign

  21. Sun

    News: Military · World

    Iowa National Guard Soldiers Killed in Syria ISIS Ambush

  22. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  23. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Sarah Beckstrom Dies After DC Shooting Near White House

  24. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Dick Cheney Dies at 84: Examining His Powerful Vice Presidential Legacy

  25. October 2025

    9 stories: 9 news stories

  26. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Orders US Nuclear Testing Amid Russia, China Concerns

    President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to begin nuclear weapons testing, citing rising threats from Russia and China. This move could end a decades-long global moratorium.…

  27. Thu

    News: Media · California

    DHS Slams NBC Bay Area Over Omission of Immigrant’s Criminal History

  28. Sun

    News: Military · World

    US Navy Aircraft Crash in South China Sea: Nimitz Loses Helo & Jet

  29. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Timothy Mellon’s $130M Donation Paid Military During Shutdown

  30. Sat

    News: Military · United States

    Pentagon Accepts $130M Anonymous Donation Amid Shutdown

  31. Mon

    News: Military · California

    Ordnance Incident at Camp Pendleton: CHP Vehicle Struck on 5 Freeway

  32. Sun

    News: Military · World

    Kim Jong Un Unveils Hwasong-20 ICBM at Pyongyang Parade

    Kim Jong Un revealed the Hwasong-20 ICBM at a grand military parade in Pyongyang, attended by high-level Chinese and Russian officials, signaling new alliances.

  33. Wed

    News: Military · United States

    Texas National Guard Arrives in Illinois Amidst Protest Controversy

  34. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Assures Military Pay Amid Shutdown; Troops Unpaid

  35. September 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  36. Sat

    News: Military · California

    Second B-21 Raider Completes First Flight: Accelerated Testing

  37. Sat

    News: Military · United States

    F-35s Arrive in Puerto Rico: US Escalates Caribbean Standoff

  38. Wed

    News: Military · World

    Russian GPS Jamming in Europe Threatens Civil Aviation

  39. September 2025 continues on page 2 with 2 more stories.