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Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questions
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.
Confederate military relics unearthed in South Carolina river cleanup
Cannonballs, a sword blade and a wagon wheel are among the artifacts found in the Congaree River.
With Eisenhower renaming, Army’s 100+ years honoring Confederates ends
The Friday ceremony marked the conclusion of the post-renaming process.
By Davis Winkie
Trump has gag order imposed over threatening post about Milley
The former president could face sanctions from a federal judge for future inflammatory comments.
Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy in farewell address
The farewell tribute on the base just outside Washington was both rousing and somber, with marching bands, troop salutes and speeches.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Milley says he’ll ensure family safety after Trump’s execution remark
Gen. Mark Milley said he'll take steps to protect himself and his family after comments by former President Donald Trump.
Milley leaves Joint Chiefs with a legacy of controversy, consequence
The Joint Chiefs Chairman steps down this week after four years of fights with Trump and tensions around the globe.
North Korean weapons likely won’t help Russia’s war on Ukraine–Milley
The top U.S. military officer said the recent North Korean and Russian summit means Pyongyang will probably provide Russia Soviet-era 152 mm artillery.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Value of Ukraine F-16s won’t be immediate, says US Air Force general
Gen. Allvin said at his confirmation hearing that F-16s for Ukraine would become useful for the country after their integration with the broader force.
Milley praises Japan defense funding boost as a buttress against China
The Joint Chiefs chairman called Japan’s plan to double defense spending within five years crucial to confront rising threats from China and North Korea.
1864 letter recounts Confederate soldier’s masturbation addiction
To this day, desperate cries of “It’s Johnny Reb, not Johnny Rub!” echo throughout the South.
By Jon Simkins