Carter to be sworn in as defense secretary Tuesday

A Pentagon spokesman says Ash Carter, who was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as President Barack Obama's new defense secretary, will be sworn in on Tuesday.

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Military families get another extension to ease Tricare West problems

But advocates question how much this move will help military families and medical providers.

Trump plans to change Veterans Day into ‘Victory Day for World War I’

Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel.

Service leaders laud quality-of-life improvements, but concerns linger

Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support.

Military sexual assault reports decreased 4% last fiscal year

Officials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness.

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