Pentagon escalates probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over lawful orders video
The Defense Department says it is accelerating its probe into Sen. Mark Kelly for allegedly violating military law.
By Riley Ceder
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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.
The mother of Marine Warrior Monk and former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has died
The 97-year-old mother of iconic Marine general and former U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis passed away Sunday.
By Andrea Scott
Inside the historic decision to deep-select the Navy’s top officer
The Senate bestowed a fourth star on Michael Martin Gilday and the son of sailor is prepared to lead the sea service into the 21st century.
By Mark D. Faram
With mounting questions about cost and survivability, a shifting political landscape for US aircraft carriers
The U.S. Navy's new chief got an earful from Capitol Hill about the cost and growing vulnerability of aircraft carriers.
Divided Senate passes 2-year budget deal with military boost
The U.S. Senate sent the president a $2.7 trillion budget plan with roughly $45 billion more in military funding over two years, despite complaints from fiscal conservatives the measure would raise the federal deficit.
By Joe Gould
Senate committee advances senior general’s nomination despite sexual assault accusations
Gen. John Hyten has denied the accusations , and military leaders dismissed the allegations after a lengthy investigation.
Hyten nomination to advance after he offers private testimony
Confirmation for President Donald Trump’s nominee for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was set to move forward after lawmakers interviewed him in private on Thursday.
By Joe Gould
Hyten accuser testifies in private before Senate panel
As lawmakers decide the fate of Gen. John Hyten’s nomination for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, they met privately to interview the woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her.
By Joe Gould
Budget deal gives a big funding boost to defense, but Republicans wanted more
The $738 billion plan for defense spending next year falls short of what some claimed was needed to maintain military might.
Soldier dies in Kuwait from non-combat incident
The West Virginia Army National Guard soldier died while serving in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
By Howard Altman
Search ends for missing sailor
The sailor served in Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5, the Norfolk-based World Famous Nightdippers.
By Navy Times staff