Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another weekThe carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press12 days ago
SecDef wields axe to brass, HQs, formations to fashion leaner ArmyHegseth ordered the Army secretary to cut programs, reduce the number of general officers in the ranks and consolidate offices, commands and headquarters. By Jen Judson13 days ago
Fighter jet slips off carrier hangar deck in Red Sea, one minor injuryAn F/A-18 fighter jet slipped off the hangar deck of the USS Harry S. Truman as sailors were towing the aircraft into place, the Navy said.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 weeks ago
Afghanistan Medal of Honor recipient reenlists in Marine Corps ReserveAfter leaving the military in 2010, Dakota Meyer became a sharp critic of the Biden administration over its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.By Tara Copp, AP and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 weeks ago
US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Watchdog to investigate Hegseth’s sharing of airstrike info on SignalThe Defense Inspector General's Office will look into whether the defense secretary improperly shared sensitive information on the commercial app.By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III6 weeks ago