Hegseth abruptly summons hundreds of top military leaders to meetingThe directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.By Konstantin Toropin and Emma Burrows9 days ago
Newest chief of naval operations assumes responsibilities Adm. Daryl Caudle, the Navy's newest CNO, has been an outspoken critic of manning shortages and delayed ship availability.By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
Trump’s pick for CNO faces few hurdles in confirmation hearingIf confirmed, Adm. Daryl Caudle would replace Adm. James Kilby, who has served as acting CNO since Trump's dismissal of Adm. Lisa Franchetti.By Riley Ceder2 months ago
Former Pentagon chiefs call for hearings on military leaders’ firingsFive former defense chiefs are calling on Congress to hold immediate hearings on Trump's firings of the Joint Chiefs chairman and other senior leaders.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 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 III8 months ago
Navy’s top officer treated successfully for breast cancerAdm. Lisa Franchetti's stage 1 breast cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram in June and she underwent outpatient surgery in July.13 months ago