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Biden taps State Department official to lead Pentagon policy shop
Chollet faces confirmation difficulties, as Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville has placed holds on Pentagon nominees over the department's abortion policy.
By Zamone Perez
US will send HIMARS precision rockets to Ukraine
The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will send Ukraine a $700 million in new military aid that includes high-tech, medium-range rocket systems, a critical weapon that Ukrainian leaders have been pleading for as they struggle to stall Russian progress in the Donbas region.
By Joe Gould
European Command nominee doesn’t foresee more troops there under expanded NATO
Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli suggested more joint exercises, but not necessarily more permanent basing.
White House nominates Franchetti for vice chief of naval operations
If confirmed, Franchetti would become the second woman to serve as the Navy's second highest ranking officer.
Why the US should fight Russia, China in the ‘gray zone’
Time for Washington to get more active in the 'gray zone,' especially cyber and information warfare, according to the Atlantic Council.
They jumped into Normandy or ran into enemy fire. Here are the heroes and leaders we lost in 2021.
From former secretaries of state to Medal of Honor recipients, a look back at the legacies they leave behind.
By Jessica Edwards
Family, friends gather to honor trailblazer Colin Powell
Powell died Oct. 18 of complications from COVID-19 at age 84.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Terrorist groups in Afghanistan could launch international strikes within six months, officials warn
Defense officials say the threat demands vigilance from American forces, including counter-terrorism strikes in the country.
This week in Congress: More unanswered questions on the Afghanistan exit
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 25, 2021.
Memorial service in honor of Colin Powell set for Nov. 5
A memorial service for Colin L. Powell, the retired Army general and former secretary of state who died on Monday, will be held Nov. 5 at Washington National Cathedral.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press