First look — White House says GOP budget plan would harm defense

Administration officials are accusing far-right Republicans of undermining national security with their fiscal goals.

US launches Syria strikes after contractor killed, 5 troops wounded

A U.S. contractor died and six additional personnel were wounded in a Syria drone strike that inspired retaliatory strikes Thursday.

Air Force solidifies fitness standards for special warfare trainees

The Special Warfare Training Wing solidified some of its standards and processes following intense scrutiny of a female trainee last year.

VA leaders aren’t worried about looming budget fights ... yet

Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.

How the Corps’ new training document ignores US law

What lies beneath Talent Management 2030 is destructive and comes dangerously close to violating U.S. law, these retired Marines say.

Navy denies Chinese claim it drove away American destroyer

The United States is denying Chinese claims that its military forced the USS Milius away from waters around disputed islands in the South China Sea.