Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions
In a memo dated Monday, Hegseth said the cuts will remove “redundant force structure to optimize and streamline leadership.”
By Tara Copp, AP
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Army pauses helicopter flights near DC airport after more close calls
The pause comes after 67 people died in January when a passenger jet collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan airport.
By Tara Copp, AP
Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines
Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
By Karen Jowers
Political fights aren’t discouraging recruits, military recruiters say
Service officials said one of their biggest obstacles is explaining the basics of military service to teenagers who rarely interact with veterans.
US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red Sea
After three vessels were struck by missiles, the White House said the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
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
Meet Brian Newberry: National Park guide to Navy’s new football coach
In his first season as the Naval Academy’s head football coach, Brian Newberry led the Midshipmen to earn a 5-6 record ahead of the Army-Navy game.
Half of US would recommend military service to loved ones, report says
At the same time, one-third of respondents said they would discourage military service.
Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.
The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.
By Gary Fields
Mental health not costing many troops security clearances, data shows
Debunking the "pervasive myth" regarding mental health and security clearances.
Upgraded F-35s fly with partial software as DOD hunts for delivery fix
The first TR-3 F-35's initial checkout flight comes as the Joint Program Office hunts for a way to accelerate deliveries, perhaps using interim software.
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’
Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.
By Patricia Kime, KFF Health News