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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.

By Claire Barrett

15 hours ago

Navy seeks to expand Guam housing to support troop buildup

The service expects military personnel on Guam to grow from 17,000 active-duty members in fiscal 2024 to almost 24,000 personnel in fiscal 2033.

2 days ago

Navy fires USS Santa Barbara commanding officer

Cmdr. Adam Ochs was relieved of his duties as commanding officer of the USS Santa Barbara due to a "loss of confidence," the Navy announced.

6 days ago

Navy’s new enlisted leader puts sailors, training at forefront

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman assumed his duties Monday at a change of office ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington.

8 days ago

John Luckadoo, last B-17 pilot of the Bloody Hundredth, dies at 103

"Lucky" was just a wide-eyed 21-year-old lieutenant when he manned the B-17 controls and took to the sky for his first bombing mission over Nazi Germany.

By J.D. Simkins and Claire Barrett

9 days ago

Republican lawmakers eager for Trump to expand military use on US soil

As Trump has dramatically stepped up his use of military force for his policy goals, fellow Republicans in Congress have done little but cheer him on.

10 days ago