Marine Corps’ Japan-based force gets new 3-star leaderLt. Gen. Roger Turner, whose promotion had been among hundreds blocked by one senator, took over III Marine Expeditionary Force on Friday.By Irene Loewenson2 months ago
First Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam War dies at 89The first American to receive a Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam War died on Jan. 25 at 89 years old.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
Lawmakers launch investigation into Austin’s health secrecy The House Armed Services Committee will look into how senior leaders mishandled the defense secretary's hospitalization earlier this month.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Criticism swirls over defense secretary’s hushed-up hospitalizationFormer President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issues a fireable offense.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Amid recruiting woes, active duty end strength to drop again in 2024The military is already at its lowest active-duty personnel level since 1940 and will dip even lower next year under plans to be approved by Congress.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Lawmakers mull Ukraine plans amid uncertainty after McCarthy ousterTwo Ukraine aid opponents want to become House speaker as the Senate leans toward passing a full-year aid package for Kyiv to last through the elections.By Bryant Harris6 months ago