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Former Pentagon chiefs call for hearings on military leaders’ firings

Five former defense chiefs are calling on Congress to hold immediate hearings on Trump's firings of the Joint Chiefs chairman and other senior leaders.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 months ago

Navy’s readiness push means longer maintenance for current ships

For the Navy to meet its goal of having 80% of its fleet ready to deploy by 2027, the service must stick to its maintenance schedule.

4 months ago

This week in Congress: Mattis testifies on Afghanistan

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 2.

By Leo Shane III

8 years ago

Love or hate the Ken Burns Vietnam series, at least it's getting veterans talking

The more that Vietnam vets are willing to come forward and tell their stories, the better it is for our country.

By Jim Knotts

8 years ago

ISIS, Taliban claim attack on Kabul airport hours after Mattis makes surprise visit

Mattis is in Afghanistan to discuss new strategy with NATO, Afghan leaders.

By Tara Copp, AP

8 years ago

Mattis: Budget uncertainty leads to questions of whether America ‘has the ability to survive’

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis believes that years of budget uncertainty have left the U.S. military in such a precarious position that if it is not solved soon, it will represent an existential threat to American security.

By Aaron Mehta

8 years ago

MEDAL: DoD expertly navigates ‘climate change’ controversy

'Climate change' is a bad word, so DoD ain't using it.

By Military Times Editorial Staff

8 years ago

Mattis: US to keep nuclear triad for deterrence

The nation’s nuclear deterrent posture will remain triad-based, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday.

By Tara Copp, AP

8 years ago

Budget extension will hurt training and readiness, Mattis warns

Operating under a continuing resolution for three months will impact dozens of personnel and construction projects vital to keeping the military operational, the defense secretary has warned top congressional leaders.

By Aaron Mehta and Leo Shane III

8 years ago

Mattis disputes reports of being at odds with Trump

Where some see Defense Secretary Jim Mattis distancing himself from President Donald Trump on North Korea and other big issues, Mattis sees “someone’s rather rich imagination” at work creating a conflict where he insists none exists.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

8 years ago

How the US Navy's fleet has been on a collision course for years

The second deadly collision in as many months between a U.S. destroyer and a commercial ship in Asian waters has shaken the U.S. Navy to its foundations.

By David B. Larter

8 years ago

Pentagon comptroller preparing for ‘short-term’ continuing resolution

The Pentagon’s top budget official is preparing for the department to be operating under a continuing resolution for at least the short term, but is optimistic a government shutdown can be avoided.

By Aaron Mehta

8 years ago