Senator stalls 3 ‘unfit’ officer promotions in retort to HegsethThe senator made clear the holds were a direct response to Pete Hegseth's decision to block the promotions of two Black and two female officers.By Hope Hodge Seck10 days ago
A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the US-Mexico border?An investigation into how Trump’s emergency declaration expanded military power, blurred legal lines and helped spread the use of military-grade tech.By Sonner Kehrt, Melissa del Bosque and David Roza, The War Horse and The Border Chronicle12 days ago
Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot programThe center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
US, Iran spar over status of Iranian warship sunk by submarineThe United States and Iran have offered sharply different accounts of the sinking of an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean last week.4 weeks ago
The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Concern over the lack of respect for the gravesite led Army Maj. Gen. Fox Conner to order an armed military guard on March 24, 1926. By Claire Barrett4 weeks ago
Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartelsThe gathering came just two months after Trump ordered an audacious U.S. military operation to capture Venezuela’s then-president, Nicolás Maduro.5 weeks ago
New ‘World War II with Tom Hanks’ trailer just dropped The History Channel is set to drop its whopping 20-part series over Memorial Day weekend. By Claire Barrett5 weeks ago
Additional troops to deploy to Middle East as Gen. Caine says to expect ‘additional losses’Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters at an on-camera media briefing Monday.By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
Desperate for help, a Marine battles phone trees, hold music and indifferenceThe system is callous. Not maliciously. It just happens. Checkbox by checkbox. Door by door. Doctor by doctor.By Evan Slusser, The War Horse6 weeks ago
New commander of US Navy Submarine Force Atlantic takes overVice Adm. Richard Seif relieved Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher as commander of Submarine Force Atlantic on Saturday at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
Army helicopter pilot wounded during Maduro raid receives Medal of Honor during State of the UnionTrump credited Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover for serving as the flight lead aboard the first Chinook helicopter to approach Maduro’s compound.By Tanya Noury6 weeks ago
Trump presents Medal of Honor to 100-year-old Korean War veteran during State of the Union“Tonight, at 100 years old, this brave Navy captain is finally getting the recognition he deserves,” Trump said, prompting a standing ovation.By Tanya Noury6 weeks ago