Latest "Department-of-Defense" stories

Is the truth out there? NASA wants to help build public trust on UFOs

The agency could play a major role in data collection and further research objects of unknown origins in Earth’s atmosphere.

By Zamone Perez

3 weeks ago

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, center, stands next to Ukrainian security forces before departing a train station in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

US announces new $600 million aid package for Ukraine

The announcement comes just a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ukraine and pledged $1 billion in new military and humanitarian aid.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 weeks ago

Federal diversity officers get caught up in ‘woke’ political fights

DEIA work has also received pushback from some in Congress who see this work as merely political or unfounded.

By Molly Weisner

6 weeks ago

Lawmakers want to protect Coast Guard cadets who report sexual assault

Bipartisan legislation introduced on Tuesday would put the Coast Guard Academy in line with policies at Department of Defense military academies.

6 weeks ago

State Dept. to hire new chief diversity officer as Pentagon stays mum

The departures in these “c-suite” leadership positions come at a time when criticism of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility is at a high.

By Molly Weisner

2 months ago

Veterans and advocates sue DoD, VA over fertility policies

Two lawsuits alleging IVF discrimination due to marital status, sexual orientation, and the cause of infertility were filed against the DoD and VA.

By Georgina DiNardo

2 months ago