Politics Sep 03 Army suspends operations at labs due to anthrax probe Army Secretary John McHugh has suspended operations at four Defense Department laboratories that handle biological toxins, as the military scrambles to explain and correct problems that led to the accidental shipment of live anthrax to dozens of other labs around…
Nation Aug 28 Pentagon funding new high-tech venture Defense Secretary Ash Carter will announce Friday that the Pentagon is funding a new venture to develop cutting-edge electronics and sensors that can flex and stretch and could be built into clothing or the skins of ships and aircraft.
World Aug 21 U.S. restarts military exercise with South Korea, after pause WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Friday that America's annual military exercise with South Korea has resumed after being stopped as a result of escalating tensions and threats of war from Pyongyang.
World Aug 18 Pentagon to increase drone flights by 50 percent JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Faced with escalating aggression from Russia and China, the Pentagon is planning to increase its use of drones by about 50 percent over the next several years.
Nation Aug 15 Defense Department looking at alternatives to Guantanamo Bay The Defense Department is taking another look at the military prison in Kansas and the Navy Brig in South Carolina as it evaluates potential U.S. facilities to house detainees from the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, part of the Obama…
Nation Jul 17 Security at military recruiting posts will be reviewed, Army chief says WASHINGTON — Security at military recruiting and reserve centers will be reviewed in the aftermath of the deadly shooting in Tennessee, but it's too early to say whether the facilities should have security guards or other increased protection, the Army's…
Politics Jul 13 Pentagon announces plan aimed to lift transgender ban Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the Pentagon's current regulations banning transgender individuals from serving in the military are outdated, and anyone willing to serve the country should be able to do so.
World Jun 21 Pentagon chief to boost military support for U.S. allies, Baltic nations Heading to Europe, Defense Secretary Ash Carter is carrying a strong message of U.S. military support for American allies and Baltic nations to help calm growing concerns about Russian aggression.
World Jun 14 U.S. military launches airstrike in Libya targeting al-Qaida operative The U.S. military says it launched an airstrike Saturday targeting a mid-level al-Qaida operative in Libya.
Nation Jun 09 More labs got shipments of live anthrax samples WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says the number of laboratories that received shipments of live anthrax samples has grown to 68, including one in the United Kingdom.