Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.By Karen Jowers3 days ago
Pentagon presses Congress for Ukraine funding, citing dire situationPentagon leaders told Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need weapons being held up by a failure to pass a funding package.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press11 days ago
Coast Guard responds following Baltimore bridge collapseThe Coast Guard and multiple partners agencies responded to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland.By Jonathan Lehrfeld5 weeks ago
Inaugural Red Skies exercise boosts orbital warfare readinessThe Space Force's first "Red Skies" orbital warfare exercise tested whether guardians could command and control multiple satellites amid simulated threats.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown7 weeks ago
Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalizationDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.By Meghann Myers8 weeks ago
Military prepares to brief a plan to get its V-22 Ospreys flying againThe military services on Friday will lay out plans to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for addressing safety concerns stemming from a fatal 2023 crash.9 weeks ago
Confusion, lack of policy led to Austin’s hospitalization secretDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences.By Meghann Myers2 months ago
Navy to unify oversight of base water systems in wake of Red HillThe Navy announced a new policy meant to increase drinking water oversight across all 70 of the service’s installations.By Zamone Perez2 months ago
Lawmakers set to question Austin on decision to hide cancer diagnosis Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2024.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Defense Secretary Austin discharged from second hospital stayAustin, 70, has had ongoing health issues since undergoing surgery for prostate cancer in December.By Tara Copp, AP2 months ago
Lloyd Austin undergoes procedure, expected to resume duties TuesdayAustin's medical issue is not expected to interfere with his cancer recovery, according to his doctors.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Austin back in the hospital with ‘emergent bladder issue’Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks assumed defense secretary duties late Sunday afternoon.By Meghann Myers3 months ago