Pentagon escalates probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over lawful orders videoThe Defense Department says it is accelerating its probe into Sen. Mark Kelly for allegedly violating military law.By Riley Ceder2 days ago
Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into VenezuelaThe moves comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast.3 days ago
In Trump’s Pentagon, a growing skepticism about US military powerThe new cadre of national security officials is highly confident, highly online and scornful of Washington’s foreign policy consensus.By Noah Robertson11 months ago
Army Ranger sacrifices life shielding wounded comrade and medevac unitSgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz was shot while shielding his comrades from enemy fire as they worked to save an injured Afghan ally.By Jon Guttman11 months ago
Hegseth confirmed as next defense secretary by narrow Senate voteHegseth's confirmation vote was the narrowest ever for a defense secretary nominee.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Trump order blocks families of US troops from leaving AfghanistanSome US service members with family members now trapped in Afghanistan feel "betrayed," one advocate said.By Riley Ceder11 months ago
US troops arriving in Texas, California to support border securityIt's the first batch of troops deployed to the border following President Trump’s executive order demanding an immediate crackdown on immigration.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press11 months ago
How the Army’s first Hispanic 4-star distinguished himself in 2 warsGen. Richard Cavazos was a believer in the moral ascendency of leaders, achieved by earning the faith and trust of those he led.By Jon Guttman11 months ago
Pentagon to send 1,500 troops to border to start Trump-ordered surgeThe deployment signals the military’s increased role in a much more aggressive immigration policy under the second Trump administration.By Noah Robertson11 months ago
Trump revokes order allowing transgender troops to serve in militaryTrump has not instituted a new ban on transgender troops serving, but the repeal of Biden’s policy clears the way for one, advocates said.By Nikki Wentling11 months ago
Pentagon announces slate of new officials for second Trump termThe 32 leaders will steer the department while its top officials await Senate confirmation.By Noah Robertson11 months ago
Trump promises to bring back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine Both Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon have promised back pay for troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.By Leo Shane III11 months ago