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April 26, 2024 at 7:58 PM

Pentagon announces new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine

The Pentagon has announced new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine
April 26, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Pentagon announces new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine
2 months ago

Pentagon report finds no signs of alien life

An exhaustive Pentagon review of decades of classified records of UFO sightings has found no links to extraterrestrials.
2 months ago
Pentagon report finds no signs of alien life
3 months ago

Pentagon plans retaliatory strikes after drone attack on Jordan base

A U.S. official says things are still tense at the White House, citing security concerns.
3 months ago
Pentagon plans retaliatory strikes after drone attack on Jordan base
3 months ago

Pentagon preps for retaliation strike following Jordan drone attack on US troops

A U.S. military response to the fatal drone attack in Jordan appears to be imminent. However, the Biden administration is taking steps to avoid an escalation to war.
3 months ago
Pentagon preps for retaliation strike following Jordan drone attack on US troops
3 months ago

Pentagon identifies Army reservists killed in drone attack on US base in Jordan

The Pentagon announced the identities of three Army Reservists killed in a Sunday drone attack on Tower 22 in Jordan.
3 months ago
Pentagon identifies Army reservists killed in drone attack on US base in Jordan
5 months ago

US drone strike on militants in Iraq: Pentagon

The Pentagon says the militants were about to target American forces with a drone attack.
5 months ago
US drone strike on militants in Iraq: Pentagon
5 months ago

Pentagon says Somali pirates likely behind seizure of commercial ship near Yemen

Ballistic missiles were later fired from Houthi areas in Yemen, officials said.
5 months ago
Pentagon says Somali pirates likely behind seizure of commercial ship near Yemen
6 months ago

Pentagon: 2,000 military personal readied for possible deployment to Middle East

ABC news contributor and former senior CIA field operative, Darrell Blocker joins ABC News Live anchor Diane Macedo to break down what role the U.S. could play in the next stages of the war.
6 months ago
Pentagon: 2,000 military personal readied for possible deployment to Middle East
7 months ago

Shooting down of Turkish armed drone 'regrettable incident': Pentagon

The U.S. had warned Turkey the drone was flying above American forces.
7 months ago
Shooting down of Turkish armed drone 'regrettable incident': Pentagon
1 year ago

Drag show at Nevada's Nellis Air Force Base canceled by Pentagon

A previously approved drag show to be held at Nellis AFB has been canceled by the Pentagon
1 year ago
Drag show at Nevada's Nellis Air Force Base canceled by Pentagon
1 year ago

Fort Hood renamed to Fort Cavazos after Hispanic 4-star general

Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos was the first Hispanic four-star general in the Army.
1 year ago
Fort Hood renamed after Hispanic 4-star general
1 year ago

Does motive make a difference in the Pentagon leak case? Experts weigh in

Reports have indicated suspect Jack Teixeira was driven to share classified documents to impress friends he made on the messenger platform Discord.
1 year ago
Does motive make a difference in the Pentagon leak case? Experts weigh in
1 year ago

Pentagon's 'UFO' tracking efforts still find no alien origins

Two new videos were released at the rare open congressional hearing on unexplained aerial phenomena, or UAPs as the Pentagon calls them.
1 year ago
Pentagon's 'UFO' tracking efforts still find no alien origins
1 year ago

Pentagon launches review of procedures following leak

The Pentagon said it's working around the clock to understand the scope and scale of the leak of classified documents.
1 year ago
Pentagon launches review of procedures following leak
1 year ago

Pentagon documents leaked

More than 30 pages of the classified material apparently containing intelligence on American adversaries and allies have been posted online.
1 year ago
Pentagon documents leaked
1 year ago

Pentagon investigates reported leak of classified documents

An investigation has been launched by the Pentagon after apparently classified documents related to the war in Ukraine, Iran, North Korea and other regions were posted online.
1 year ago
Pentagon investigates reported leak of classified documents
1 year ago

Pentagon holds briefing following multiple drone strikes in Syria

Two separate attacks on U.S. bases are believed to have come from drones of Iranian origin.
1 year ago
Pentagon holds briefing following multiple drone strikes in Syria
1 year ago

Getting F-16s to Ukraine with training could take up to 18 months, Pentagon says

A top official said there would be no advantage to training Ukrainians now.
1 year ago
Getting F-16s to Ukraine with training could take up to 18 months, Pentagon says
1 year ago

Pentagon continues to probe unknown flying objects

As investigators uncover a significant portion of the alleged Chinese spy balloon, they said they are still looking for clues in the other flying objects that have appeared recently.
1 year ago
Pentagon continues to probe unknown flying objects
1 year ago

Pentagon gives update on 'high-altitude object' shot down over Alaska

Gen. Patrick S. Ryder held a briefing after the White House announced a "high-altitude object" was shot down over Alaska on Friday.
1 year ago
Pentagon gives update on 'high-altitude object' shot down over Alaska
1 year ago

Pentagon continues to track Chinese balloon

As Chinese officials claim the airborne object is a weather balloon, U.S. officials are considering shooting it down.
1 year ago
Pentagon continues to track Chinese balloon
1 year ago

Pentagon's UFO investigation finds no evidence of alien origin

In its review of hundreds of UFO incidents, Pentagon officials say they have not seen evidence so far that any are from extraterrestrials.
1 year ago
Pentagon says no alien life on Earth yet: 'The answer's no'
2 years ago

Army grounds fleet of helicopters due to fuel leaks, engine fires

The entire fleet of H-47 Chinook helicopters have been grounded by the Army in order to fix a part problem in about 70 helicopters.
2 years ago
Army grounds fleet of helicopters due to fuel leaks, engine fires
2 years ago

US Army grounds entire fleet of Chinook helicopters after engine fires

The U.S. Army has about 400 Chinooks in its fleet around the world, using them to transport troops and equipment as seen in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
2 years ago
US Army grounds entire fleet of Chinook helicopters after engine fires
2 years ago

Senate confirms 1st Black 4-star general in Marine history

Lieutenant General Michael E. Langley was confirmed as the first Black Marine Corps four-star general.
2 years ago
Senate confirms 1st Black 4-star Marine Corps general
2 years ago

Pentagon reports about 400 UFO encounters during hearing

Top Pentagon officials told a House panel that there are now close to 400 reports from military personnel of possible encounters with UFOs.
2 years ago
Pentagon reports about 400 UFO encounters during hearing
2 years ago

Pentagon now reports about 400 UFO encounters

Officials said in congressional testimony they are "reasonably" sure pyramid-shaped objects in one video were drones.
2 years ago
Pentagon now reports about 400 UFO encounters
2 years ago

Pentagon chief slams nuclear war talks as 'dangerous'

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday that any public statements by world leaders that the conflict in Ukraine could lead to a nuclear confrontation are "unhelpful and dangerous."
2 years ago
Pentagon chief slams nuclear war talks as 'dangerous'
2 years ago

Pentagon holds press briefing on war in Ukraine

Commenting on Pentagon press secretary John Kirby's latest briefing, former U.S. defense official Mick Mulroy says it is unlikely that U.S. troops will be deployed in Ukraine.
2 years ago
Pentagon holds press briefing on war in Ukraine
2 years ago

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby: US does not have a clear battle assessment

ABC News national security and defense analyst Mick Mulroy reacts to the recent Pentagon briefing, talks sending aid to Ukraine.
2 years ago
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby: US does not have a clear battle assessment
2 years ago

Pentagon comments on significance of Russia’s loss of a warship in Black Sea

The Russian warship, “Moskva,” that was badly damaged in combat was one of the ships involved in the now famous run-in with Ukrainian soldiers on Snake Island.
2 years ago
Pentagon comments on significance of Russia’s loss of a warship in Black Sea
2 years ago

Defense secretary, GOP congressman clash over alleged 'wokeism' in military

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was visually frustrated as GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz attacked his leadership.
2 years ago
Defense secretary, GOP congressman clash over alleged 'wokeism' in military
2 years ago

Pentagon announces deployment of thousands of troops to Eastern Europe

ABC News' Stephanie Ramos is live in Ukraine breaking down the troop announcement from the Pentagon and growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
2 years ago
Pentagon announces deployment of thousands of troops to Eastern Europe
2 years ago

Ukraine crisis: Pentagon deploys more troops amid Russia standoff

Retired Gen. Robert Abrams discusses tactics behind the deployment of more than 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe.
2 years ago
Ukraine crisis: Pentagon deploys more troops amid Russia standoff
2 years ago

Pentagon outlines new definition for extremism in the military

The Department of Defense issued a new report on prohibited extremist activities helping military commanders determine whether service members are actively participating in extremist activities.
2 years ago
Pentagon outlines new definition for extremism in the military
2 years ago

Pentagon has new definition for extremism in the ranks

The Pentagon has issued a new definition for extremism to identify active participants in prohibited extremist activities.
2 years ago
Pentagon has new definition for extremism in the ranks
3 years ago

Pentagon identifies police officer killed in attack

The Pentagon police officer slain at the Arlington, Virginia, transit center Tuesday was identified as George Gonzalez, an Iraq War veteran.
3 years ago
Pentagon identifies police officer killed in attack
3 years ago

Police officer, suspect killed in shooting, stabbing incident at Pentagon: Sources

A Pentagon police officer and his assailant were killed in an incident at the Pentagon Transit Center Tuesday morning, according to two law enforcement sources.
3 years ago
Police officer, suspect killed in shooting, stabbing incident at Pentagon: Sources
3 years ago

Out-of-control Chinese rocket tracked by Pentagon

The unpredictable 23-ton rocket is expected to crash into Earth this weekend. Some falling debris is possible. The Defense Department said there are no plans to shoot it down.
3 years ago
Out-of-control Chinese rocket tracked by Pentagon
3 years ago

Pentagon officer charged with murder also pulled gun on homeless woman last year: Police

The Pentagon police officer who has been charged with murder for allegedly killing two people in Maryland this week, also pulled a gun on a homeless woman last year.
3 years ago
Pentagon officer charged with murder also pulled gun on woman last year: Police
3 years ago

New Pentagon panel to take on sexual assault in the military

New Pentagon panel to take on sexual assault in the military as Sen. Gillibrand makes impassioned call for changes in how military deals with the issue.
3 years ago
New Pentagon panel to take on sexual assault in the military
3 years ago

2 female generals, recently promoted, spotlighted in White House remarks

Two female generals who were recently promoted to head four-star combatant commands were spotlighted during remarks in honor of International Women's Day.
3 years ago
2 female generals, recently promoted, spotlighted in White House remarks
3 years ago

Army soldier charged in sexual assault of another soldier recently found dead on base

Pfc. Asia Graham, 19, was found unresponsive in her barracks on New Year’s Eve.
3 years ago
Army soldier charged in sexual assault of another soldier recently found dead on base
3 years ago

Investigation underway for 2 Army soldiers found dead over New Year’s holiday

Army officials are investigating the deaths of Staff Sgt. Jessica Mitchell, 30, and Pvt. Asia Graham, 19, in separate incidents.
3 years ago
Investigation underway for 2 Army soldiers found dead over New Year’s holiday
3 years ago

Deaths of 2 female Army soldiers probed in Texas, 1 fatally shot on freeway

They were identified as Sgt. Jessica Mitchell, 30, Pfc. Asia M. Graham, 19.
3 years ago
Deaths of 2 female Army soldiers probed, 1 fatally shot on freeway
3 years ago

Pentagon weighs cutting most of its support to CIA's counterterrorism missions

The Pentagon has informed the CIA that it is weighing an end to most of its support to the CIA's counterterrorism missions.
3 years ago
Pentagon weighs cutting most of its support to CIA's counterterrorism missions
3 years ago

Pentagon fires, suspends 14 top Army leaders and enlisted personnel

A three-month investigation into the culture and climate at Fort Hood after the death of Vanessa Guillen found a number of issues, including that the response to sexual harassment was “ineffective.”
3 years ago
Pentagon fires, suspends 14 top Army leaders and enlisted personnel
3 years ago

US Army identifies 5 soldiers killed in Sinai helicopter crash

The U.S. Army has identified the five soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Egypt who were serving as peacekeepers in the Sinai Peninsula.
3 years ago
US Army identifies 5 soldiers killed in Sinai helicopter crash
4 years ago

New monument at Arlington National Cemetery honors women in military

"The Pledge" statue shows a servicewoman bonding with a service dog.
4 years ago
Women in military honored in new monument at Arlington National Cemetery
4 years ago

Officials investigating after 21 sailors, civilians hospitalized in San Diego naval ship explosion

More than a dozen sailors and several civilians have been hospitalized following an explosion on a Navy ship in San Diego on Sunday, officials said.
4 years ago
Officials investigating after 21 sailors, civilians injured in naval ship explosion