Politics Oct 03 U.S. Army to launch a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to reverse enlistment shortfalls The Army's aim is to reverse years of enlistment shortfalls. A major part of this is the formation of a new professional force of recruiters instead of relying on soldiers assigned to the task.
Politics Sep 29 Navy to begin randomly testing SEALs, special warfare troops for steroids The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November. It's a groundbreaking step that military leaders have long resisted.
Politics Sep 29 WATCH: Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy in farewell address Milley delivered a full-throated defense of democracy and not-so-subtle swipes at Trump during a packed ceremony on Friday as he closed out his four, often tumultuous years as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Politics Sep 15 Pentagon orders new interviews with service members present at Kabul airport attack amid continued criticism The Pentagon’s Central Command has ordered interviews of roughly two dozen more service members who were at the Kabul airport when suicide bombers attacked during U.S. forces’ chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal.
World Sep 07 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing after depleted uranium ammo for Ukraine announcement The Defense Department said the latest package will come through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides money for long-term contracts for weapons systems that need to be built or modified by defense companies.
Politics Aug 21 Female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, report says U.S. Army Special Operations Command reports a wide range of "overtly sexist" comments from male soldiers, including a broad aversion to females serving in commando units.
Politics Aug 17 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing after releasing a report on the spike in sexual misconduct at military academies A new report says the U.S. military academies must improve their leadership, stop toxic practices such as hazing, and shift behavior training into the classrooms in order to address an alarming spike in sexual assaults and misconduct.
Politics Jul 19 U.S. approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for Ukraine The new assistance comes on the heels of a meeting Tuesday by defense and military leaders from around the globe to discuss ongoing efforts to give Ukraine the weapons it needs in its battle to retake territory seized by Russian…
World Jul 17 WATCH: Pentagon says U.S. is sending a warship to Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizures The U.S. is sending additional fighter jets and a warship to the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman to increase security in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.
Politics Jul 15 What Tuberville’s blockade of military promotions means for the Pentagon Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions. Here's what to know about the clash.