Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD
Given the Defense Department's history with family housing privatization, the Pentagon should "move cautiously," one senator said.
By Karen Jowers
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Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’
Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.
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.
USS Oscar Austin crew awarded combat action ribbon for Red Sea actions
The destroyer provided combat support to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea.
By Riley Ceder
Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to defend Trump’s defense budget plan
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 8, 2025.
USS Harry S. Truman returns to US after months of battling Houthis
The Truman saw continuous action for over 50 days, conducting precision airstrikes and launching missiles while under constant fire from Houthi militants.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher