Hegseth blasts ‘fat troops’ in rare gathering with military brass
Before hundreds of top brass, Hegseth pledged to create more fitness and grooming rules and encouraged commanders to quit if they don’t like his policies.
By Carla Babb
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Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’
Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.
Trump signs bill named for Sen. John McCain, doesn’t mention him
No words or thanks for the senator and former POW, who is battling brain cancer.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
Pentagon chief defends his reversal on Space Force, says it’s the right thing to do
Mattis says he wanted to define what's needed before rushing in to it.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US Air Force, Army’s 101st Airborne Division called in to help defend major Afghan city
A major battle in eastern Afghanistan was still waging Monday morning when the U.S. Air Force and elements of the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division were called in to support Afghan government troops who had sustained major casualties.
By Kyle Rempfer
Iran’s top leader says no war or talks with US
Leader pushes back on President Trump's mention of talks, rejects "bullying."
National Guard troops providing manpower at state’s borders
Guard members are assisting by processing and inspecting passenger vehicles.
Korean War soldier returning home to Kentucky for burial
He was among about 2,500 U.S. soldiers attacked by Chinese forces near the Chosin Reservoir.
Taliban try to take Afghan city in brazen assault, kill 14
Insurgent fighters clashed repeatedly with U.S.-backed Afghan forces trying to repel them.
The Army has stopped kicking out immigrant recruits. Here’s why
A July memo orders officials to "suspend processing of all involuntary separation actions" involving a program for noncitizen recruits.
1 of greatest Coast Guard rescues to be celebrated
Beginning Aug. 13, the historical association is planning five days of events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mirlo rescue — one of the most daring in Coast Guard history.
By Jeff Hampton, The (Norfolk) Virginia-Pilot via AP