Experts debunk DOD claim about autism therapy, demand its availabilityA new report urges the DOD to provide Applied Behavior Analysis as a basic benefit for the one in 28 military children diagnosed with autism.By Karen Jowers21 hours ago
Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.By Claire Barrett23 hours ago
Troops with medical shaving waivers to face separation, Hegseth saysUnder the new guidelines, troops granted a medical waiver must receive treatment and see the medical condition resolved within a year or face separation.By J.D. Simkins and Riley Ceder3 days ago
House passes $893 billion defense policy bill with war powers repeal Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure. By Leo Shane III8 days ago
Navy awards drone contracts to the ‘big five’ defense contractorsBoeing, Northrop Grumman, General Atomics, Lockheed and Anduril have all been awarded contracts to develop Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher8 days ago
Trump order aims to rebrand Defense Department as Department of WarThe order comes as some of President Trump's closest supporters on Capitol Hill proposed legislation that would codify the new name into law.13 days ago