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
Defense, VA budget work begins on Capitol Hill as Congress returns Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Army activates first overseas watercraft unit in decadesThe company will include 13 ships and 285 Army mariners.By Todd South3 months ago
Could a device used in sports help reduce traumatic brain injuries?The FDA approved the Q-Collar use for impact-related concussions, but further studies on blast exposure are underway.By Todd South3 months ago
Navy to name destroyer after WWII hero Charles FrenchThe secretary of the Navy announced the sea service will name a new destroyer after a WWII hero aptly referred to as the 'Human Tugboat.'By Claire Barrett3 months ago
US Air Force logistics officer talks basing, drones in the Pacific"We learned a lot of skills that were multi-capable back in the late 1980s that we are now dusting off."By Rachel S. Cohen4 months ago
Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpartThe video call between Gen. CQ Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the U.S. and China since August 2022.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 months ago
Marine vet sentenced to over 3 years in prison for Capitol riotCharles Donohoe, a Marine Corps veteran, is also a former leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press4 months ago
US envoys work for scale-down of Israel-Hamas warU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed with Israeli leaders ways to scale back major combat operations in Gaza.By Tara Copp and Melanie Lidman4 months ago
US military leaders press Israel to shift from major combatJoint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown will join Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for meetings in Israel.By Tara Copp, AP4 months ago
Joint Chiefs chairman hopeful about resuming military talks with ChinaGen. CQ Brown says he has conveyed his desire to restart the dialogue in a letter to his Chinese counterpart, and that he’s “hopeful.”6 months ago
Meet one of the few airmen to ever hit 10,000 flying hoursLt. Col. Bob Volpe has flown trainer and cargo aircraft since 1990.By Rachel S. Cohen6 months ago