World Apr 03 Crew member rescued after American aircraft went down in Iran, U.S. and Israeli officials say By Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
World Mar 05 Iranian warship was sailing home from India exhibition when U.S. sank it The sinking underscored the scope of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and its spread in the Middle East and beyond. It also ignited a debate in India about maritime security in the Indian Ocean. By Sheikh Saaliq, Krishan Francis, Associated Press
Politics Nov 24 WATCH: White House supports Pentagon probe of Sen. Kelly after video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders' “I think what Sen. Mark Kelly was actually trying to do is intimidate the 1.3 million active duty members serving in our United States armed forces with that video that he and his Democrat colleagues put out,” White House press… By Associated Press
Politics Jan 25 WATCH: Pete Hegseth delivers remarks after being sworn in as defense secretary In brief remarks, Hegseth outlined what he said were his guiding principles: “Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we do, rebuild our military and reestablish deterrence.”… By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
Politics Jan 23 Senate advances Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary despite misconduct allegations The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military. By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Jan 12 What does the defense secretary do? By Evelyn Farkas, The Conversation Leading the U.S. Department of Defense is a massive job, broadly affecting Americans’ security at home and abroad and overseeing huge numbers of people and immense amounts of money. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 2:54 U.S. military services musicians perform Christmas classic 'Jingle Bells' By Dan Sagalyn This Christmas Eve, we continue a tradition we started a few years ago with members of the U.S. military presenting a holiday song. This year, musicians from the military services perform the Christmas classic "Jingle Bells." This video was produced… Continue watching
Nov 07 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin holds briefing on transition of power after Trump election win By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Austin reminded all members of the military that they swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution — “and that is precisely what you will continue to do.”… Continue reading
Jul 09 U.S. drone strike kills ISIS group leader in northwest Syria, defense official says By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press A U.S. drone strike killed an Islamic State group leader in Syria hours after the same MQ-9 Reaper drones were harassed by Russian military jets over the western part of the country, according to the Defense Department. Continue reading
Feb 02 U.S. to send Ukraine longer-range bombs in newest package By Tara Copp, Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. will provide ground-launched small-diameter bombs as part of a $2.17 billion aid package the U.S. is expected to announce Friday. Continue reading