Military

Trump directs Pentagon to ban transgender people from joining the military

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

He appeared to leave open the possibility of allowing some already in uniform to remain in the military.

Navy dismisses 7th Fleet commander after warship accidents

By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

The U.S. Navy dismissed the commander of the Asia-based 7th Fleet on Wednesday after a series of warship accidents raised questions about its operations in the Pacific.

Some remains of Navy sailors found on USS John McCain, U.S. commander says

By Annabelle Liang, Associated Press

The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet said some remains of Navy sailors were found in a compartment of the USS John McCain on Tuesday, a day after the warship's collision with an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters left…

Navy orders investigation of Pacific fleet after two recent collisions

By Lolita C. Baldor, Annabelle Liang and Stephen Wright, Associated Press

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis confirms that the Navy will conduct a broad investigation into the collision in Southeast Asia between the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker, and other recent Navy accidents at sea.

U.S. says Iraqi forces ready for next battle against Islamic State extremists

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Senior U.S. military leaders said Friday that Iraqi forces are largely set for their next major campaign against Islamic State extremists.

Trump warns U.S. ‘locked and loaded’ as North Korea readies missiles

By Jonathan Lemire and Eric Talmadge, Associated Press

BEDMINSTER, New Jersey — President Donald Trump on Friday again delivered a bold warning to North Korea, tweeting that the U.S. military is "locked and loaded" if the isolated rogue nation acts "unwisely," escalating an exchange of threats between the…

Trans troops sue Trump over proposed military ban

By Corinne Segal

Five transgender troops filed a lawsuit Wednesday against President Donald Trump over his tweets suggesting trans people would not be allowed to serve in the military "in any capacity."…

WATCH: Trump announces new ways to help veterans get medical care

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The government wants to make it easier for veterans to get medical care and is promoting new ways to use technology to help.

Where Republican lawmakers stand on transgender troops

By Ellis Kim

Lawmakers in Congress have offered a wide range of reactions to President Donald Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the military.

WATCH: Trump awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam Army medic

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

An Army medic from Michigan who risked his life multiple times to rescue Vietnam War comrades is becoming the first person to receive the Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump.