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Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’
A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.
By Karen Jowers
Coast Guard responds following Baltimore bridge collapse
The Coast Guard and multiple partners agencies responded to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland.
Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalization
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.
Military prepares to brief a plan to get its V-22 Ospreys flying again
The military services on Friday will lay out plans to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for addressing safety concerns stemming from a fatal 2023 crash.
Confusion, lack of policy led to Austin’s hospitalization secret
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences.
Navy to unify oversight of base water systems in wake of Red Hill
The Navy announced a new policy meant to increase drinking water oversight across all 70 of the service’s installations.
By Zamone Perez
Lawmakers set to question Austin on decision to hide cancer diagnosis
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2024.
Defense Secretary Austin discharged from second hospital stay
Austin, 70, has had ongoing health issues since undergoing surgery for prostate cancer in December.
By Tara Copp, AP