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Three top military leaders confirmed after Senate deal

The Senate is expected to fill three vacancies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff — including the chairman post — after a surprise breakthrough Wednesday.

By Leo Shane III and Irene Loewenson

3 days ago

90% of senior military posts could soon be caught in nominations fight

The number of senior posts held up in a political showdown is expected to more than double by year's end.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Army colonel gets $975,000 in sex assault case against Hyten

A retired Army colonel has reached a settlement in a lawsuit against Air Force Gen. John Hyten, who served as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 months ago

Top enlisted Marine to become the military’s top enlisted leader

Sgt. Maj. Troy Black, the No. 1 enlisted Marine, will take the role of senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

By Irene Loewenson

3 months ago

Defense secretary taps Pacific Fleet’s Paparo to be top Navy officer

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent Paparo's name to the White House last week, officials confirmed.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Megan Eckstein

3 months ago

Biden’s pick to lead the Marine Corps helped design its new vision

President Joe Biden nominated Gen. Eric Smith Tuesday to serve as the next commandant of the Marine Corps.

By Irene Loewenson and Megan Eckstein

4 months ago