Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas movesHere's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.By Karen Jowers11 days ago
Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn’t preventableA new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable.2 weeks ago
US announces new weapons package for UkraineIt could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.By Lolita C. Baldor, AP4 months ago
Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National CemeteryA Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, a cemetery official said.4 months ago
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visitUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke at the National Defense University on Monday.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 months ago
Iraq scrambles to contain fighting amid attacks on US troopsDozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced Baghdad into a balancing act.By Kareem Chehayeb5 months ago
Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in UkraineU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to make a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine.By Tara Copp and Felipe Dana, The Associated Press5 months ago
Russia says it test-fired an ICBM from a new nuclear submarineThe report comes as tensions are soaring between Russia and the West over the fighting in Ukraine.6 months ago
Ex-State Dept. official, Marine veteran sentenced over Capitol riotFederico Klein “waged a relentless siege on police officers” as he tried stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s electoral victory, prosecutors said.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press6 months ago
Blinken, Austin say US ready to protect American troops in Middle EastThe two men say the United States is ready to protect American forces or personnel in the Middle East should the Israel-Hamas war escalate.6 months ago
Blinken and Austin bolster US support for IsraelDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.By Lolita C. Baldor7 months ago
Ukraine president seeks more support at NATO defense ministers meetingThis was also the first Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting for U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. CQ Brown.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 months ago