US to reduce military footprint in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troopsThe departure would return force levels to where they had been for years, after the U.S. and its allies waged a multiyear campaign to defeat ISIS.By Tara Copp, AP and Beth Sullivan3 weeks ago
Cargo ship hits tanker carrying jet fuel for the US militaryThe collision set both vessels ablaze and sent fuel pouring into the North Sea.9 weeks ago
Texas sends more than 400 Guardsmen to US-Mexico borderThe troops, part of a unit called the Texas Tactical Border Force, will join those already deployed to the border through Texas' Operation Lone Star.By Alejando Serrano, The Texas Tribune3 months ago
More military children will soon have access to DOD-operated schoolsA new program ends a blanket requirement that families must live on base in order for their children to attend DOD schools.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Indiana Army National Guardsman dies in non-combat incident in IraqCapt. Eric Richard Hart, 34, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on Dec. 28.By Beth Sullivan4 months ago
Key congressional voices on defense face tough election fights Congressional elections could mean big changes on defense and veterans committees in Congress next year.By Leo Shane III6 months ago