Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'By Zamone Perez2 weeks ago
US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the countryThe U.S. said last month it was withdrawing most of its 100 troops from Chad after the government questioned the legality of their operations.By Francis Kokutse, The Associated Press2 weeks ago
Lawmakers urge defense leaders to send Bowe Bergdahl to trial againThe former prisoner of war had his conviction thrown out by a federal judge last week.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
Veteran who stormed Capitol with loaded pistol sentenced to prisonChristopher Michael Alberts was sentenced to seven years in prison, one of the longest among hundreds of Jan. 6 riot cases.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press10 months ago
Republican defense bill would move Mexico under US Southern CommandMilitary relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command.By Bryant Harris11 months ago
Pentagon officials defend diversity and inclusion at Pride Month eventThe Pentagon’s diversity and inclusion efforts have not been enacted without controversy.By Zamone Perez11 months ago
Rand survey finds level of extremism among veterans same as publicThe survey asked about white supremacy, black nationalism, the Proud Boys, and Antifa, as well as the QAnon and Great Replacement conspiracy theories.By Nikki Wentling and Leo Shane III12 months ago
Dems accuse GOP lawmaker of condoning white supremacy among troopsRepublicans say few service members harbor extremist views. Democrats say it's still a problem worth fixing.By Leo Shane III, Nikki Wentling and Allison P. Erickson12 months ago
House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from SomaliaThe House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.By Bryant Harris13 months ago
Pentagon taps official to oversee civilian protection in war zonesThe move comes as the Pentagon works to rethink best practices to mitigate civilian harm in military operations in its airstrikes.By Zamone Perez13 months ago
Navy doctor pleads guilty to scamming traumatic injury insurance planCmdr. Michael Villarroel is the 10th defendant to plead guilty for his role in the scheme.By Geoff Ziezulewicz14 months ago
Abortion fight in Senate snarls hundreds of military promotionsGOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has vowed to hold up all military nominations over his objections to the military's abortion policies.By Leo Shane III14 months ago