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Defense Secretary Austin calls out those who advocate isolationism
In remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said United States must reject calls to turn away from global interests.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Trump needs to jump start negotiations with Iran, defense secretaries warn
A pair of former Pentagon leaders say the country represents too big a threat to ignore.
Defense advocates fear isolationist views endanger military’s future
At the annual Reagan Defense Forum, lawmakers and defense leaders worried that U.S. leadership abroad is being eroded.
Official says White House gave Navy go-ahead with disciplinary proceedings for SEAL Gallagher
The Navy has been notified that the White House will not intervene to stop a disciplinary proceeding that could cost a SEAL his position in the elite unit, a senior Navy official said Sunday.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Congress would override Trump if he vetoes Hong Kong support, says Republican leader
Congress will override President Donald Trump if he vetoes popular legislation meant to support pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, a Senate Republican leader said Saturday.
By Joe Gould
Desire to join military large focus of leaked chats in infamous neo-Nazi forum
A defunct neo-Nazi online forum linked to the white nationalist extremist Atomwaffen Division had its chat logs posted online Wednesday.
Mental health care is the key to keeping spec ops forces ready for the next fight
Special operations funding should include mental health and family support, lawmakers say.
The Navy’s Ex Ex and a legacy of military naturalists
On Aug. 18, 1838, the Exploring Expedition led by Navy Lt. Charles Wilkes embarked on a world cruise of scientific discovery. He fit well into a class of armed scientists, military naturalists who rose to prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries.
By Richard Conniff, HistoryNet
Op-ed: The truth behind the ‘Twisterville mutiny’
The author makes the case for charging retired officers with the crime of mutiny.
By Bruce A. Elleman, Naval War College
Born a slave, this Navy petty officer founded a community of ‘race pioneers’ to stand against bigotry
Meet the remarkable Allen Allensworth, the slave who became a sailor, then a soldier and then an inspiration to a country divided by racial injustice.
By B. Gordon Wheeler, Wild West