Hegseth reveals new name for USNS Harvey MilkThe U.S. Navy renamed the USNS Harvey Milk to the Oscar V. Peterson in an effort to take the "politics out of ship naming," SecDef Pete Hegseth said.By Riley Ceder3 days ago
Pentagon to request $848 billion in delayed base budget releaseDefense officials argued the spending request should also include another spending bill in Congress, which would bring the total closer to $961 billion.By Noah Robertson4 days ago
Hegseth defends Iran strike after initial report doubted its effectIn a fiery press conference, the defense secretary attacked media outlets that reported on a U.S. intelligence report about the attacks.By Noah Robertson4 days ago
Pentagon leaders hail successful Iran strikes but wary of retaliation The operation against Iran involved 125 American aircraft, 75 precision weapons and a bevy of other U.S. military assets. By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III8 days ago
US troops, bases in Middle East could be targets in conflict with IranAbout 40,000 U.S. personnel are spread throughout the region, giving Iran a chance to strike back at American military forces. By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson12 days ago
The history of presidents activating US troops on American soilU.S. presidents have rarely federalized the National Guard to intervene in protests on U.S. soil.By Claire Barrett12 days ago
