USS Stout helps injured cargo ship crew memberThe hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill.By Diana Stancy2 weeks ago
US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimatesThe U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press3 weeks ago
US military academies focus on oaths and loyalty to ConstitutionThe service academies are trying to update how they teach future officers to navigate the country’s political polarization.By Gary Fields, AP4 months ago
Criticism swirls over defense secretary’s hushed-up hospitalizationFormer President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issues a fireable offense.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential raceMilitary and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
The military’s federal border mission set to continue into 2024Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in June extended the mission through September 2024.By Meghann Myers5 months ago
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 Fields6 months ago
Eugene Vindman, Army vet who drew Trump’s ire, to run for CongressEugene Vindman and his brother, Alexander, were both forced out of their jobs at the National Security Council by Trump.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Mattis says vets at Jan. 6 Capitol riot ‘don’t define the military’“There’s always someone that disappoints you. I’m reminded that Jesus of Nazareth had 1 out of 12 disappoint him.”By Irene Loewenson6 months ago
Judge orders feds to stop cutting C-wire Texas Guard put up on borderState troopers and National Guard members placed concertina wire on the Texas-Mexico border in Eagle Pass. Border Patrol agents have cut through it.By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune7 months ago
Biden asks Congress for Israel, Ukraine aid in giant defense package President Biden intends to ask Congress for nearly $100 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel amid heightened tensions throughout the Middle East.By Bryant Harris and Noah Robertson7 months ago
Trump has gag order imposed over threatening post about MilleyThe former president could face sanctions from a federal judge for future inflammatory comments.By Leo Shane III7 months ago