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How the Navy’s current Red Sea clashes parallel the 1980s
The Navy’s moves against the Houthis mirrors the sea service's Middle East operations in the 1980s.
Service members, military doctors detail obstacles to abortion access after Supreme Court ruling
The end of Roe v. Wade made abortion even more difficult to access for troops and their families.
Yellow ribbons honoring troops removed from town green amid speech dispute
Litchfield officials are concerned that allowing the ribbons opens the door to any displays of free speech, no matter how hateful or offensive.
Appeals court overturns former Air Force lieutenant colonel’s conviction in racial slur case
The retired Air Force lieutenant colonel was convicted of violating Virginia's abusive language law.
Pentagon announces nominees for 3 combatant commands
Two women are positioned to take over TRANSCOM and SOUTHCOM, doubling the number of female combatant commanders in DoD history.
By Aaron Mehta
Trump finally faces reality — amid talk of early ouster
“A new administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 20,” Trump said in a video.
By Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Capitol in chaos: Live updates for the national security community
A running timeline of defense-specific statements and events following the Jan. 6 invasion of Congress by a pro-Trump mob.
By Defense News staff
Pelosi, Democrats call for Trump’s removal after riot
Top Democrats in the House and Senate have joined a growing call for President Donald Trump to be removed from office immediately, accusing the president of fomenting Wednesday’s violence at the U.S. Capitol.
By Joe Gould
‘Uneasy deterrence’ reached with Iran, says top US Navy official in Mideast
Vice Adm. Sam Paparo, the Navy's Fifth Fleet commander, has not seen any major crises in the Persian Gulf since taking charge several months ago.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Naval Academy midshipman asks judge to block his removal over tweets
A federal judge said the midshipman's tweets demonstrated poor judgement, but questioned why he faced expulsion.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press