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- May 6, 11:22 PM ET
Pentagon sends carrier strike group to Persian Gulf
National Security Adviser John Bolton said that the U.S. is deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and a bomber task force to the U.S. Central Command region.
May 6, 11:22 PM ET
- Apr 16, 9:37 PM ET
Marines identify Raider killed in vehicle accident at Camp Pendleton
Staff Sgt. Joshua Braica, a Marine Raider, was killed over the weekend in a tactical vehicle accident at Camp Pendleton, California. Two others were injured.
Apr 16, 9:37 PM ET
- Apr 1, 11:35 PM ET
2 Marines killed in helicopter crash near Yuma, Arizona, identified by officials
The pilots were conducting a routine training mission.
Apr 1, 11:35 PM ET
- Mar 28, 10:38 PM ET
Pentagon's top enlisted leader reinstated after ethics investigation
The Pentagon's top enlisted leader is back on the job after being disciplined administratively after an investigation found he'd violated two ethics rules.
Mar 28, 10:38 PM ET
- Mar 20, 8:16 PM ET
Pentagon watchdog to investigate complaints of alleged ethics violations against acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan
The Pentagon's Office of Inspector General has opened an investigation into complaints of alleged ethics violations against acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan.
Mar 20, 8:16 PM ET
- Mar 14, 8:04 AM ET
The quiet release of the Pentagon's new policy on transgender service: Analysis
The Pentagon quietly released its new policy on transgender service without a statement from the White House, acting Defense Secretary Shanahan or the press office.
Mar 14, 8:04 AM ET
- Mar 13, 8:17 AM ET
Pentagon issues new transgender policy limiting service members to birth gender
The new policy limits the military service of transgender persons currently in uniform to their birth gender, if they are unwilling to do so they could be discharged.
Mar 13, 8:17 AM ET
- Mar 13, 7:55 AM ET
Proposed Pentagon budget includes new funding for border wall and accounting trick
The Pentagon's $718 billion budget includes new funding for the border and relies on accounting tricks to get around legal Pentagon funding caps.
Mar 13, 7:55 AM ET
- Mar 10, 8:54 PM ET
Medical corps in crosshairs of military bean counters
Details of the reductions have not yet been announced, but in 2017 Congress ordered mandated changes to make the military health system more efficient.
Mar 10, 8:54 PM ET
- Mar 10, 6:25 PM ET
As a fellow member of the military, Martha McSally’s rape revelation hit home: ANALYSIS
The senator's story is something the military needs to hear.
Mar 10, 6:25 PM ET
- Mar 7, 1:24 PM ET
Watchdog group sues Pentagon for records relating to acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan's ties to Boeing
A non-partisan ethics watchdog organization is suing the Pentagon for records related to acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan's ties to his former employer, Boeing.
Mar 7, 1:24 PM ET - Jan 17, 5:33 PM ET
Pentagon's missile defense review looks at new space technologies, lasers
President Donald Trump visited the Pentagon on Thursday to formally unveil the Missile Defense Review.
Jan 17, 5:33 PM ET - Jan 17, 9:28 AM ET
Pentagon's missile defense review looks at new space technologies, lasers
A new Missile Defense Review highlights space capabilities that could become the next layer of defense against threats from North Korea and Iran.
Jan 17, 9:28 AM ET - Dec 1, 10:03 PM ET
Top US admiral in Middle East found dead, no foul play suspected: Navy
The U.S. Navy's senior admiral in the Middle East has been found dead in his home in Bahrain, no foul play is suspected according to the Navy.
Dec 1, 10:03 PM ET - Oct 25, 11:46 PM ET
Pentagon launches cyber operation to prevent Russian meddling in midterm elections
With under two weeks to go before this year's midterm elections, U.S. Cyber Command has carried out operations to stop Russian meddling.
Oct 25, 11:46 PM ET - Oct 2, 10:42 PM ET
Envelopes suspected of containing ricin poison addressed to president, defense secretary
The envelopes did not enter the White House or Pentagon.
Oct 2, 10:42 PM ET - Jul 7, 10:05 PM ET
Two US Navy warships sail through Taiwan Strait
Two U.S. Navy ships sailed through the Taiwan Strait this weekend, the body of water separating China and Taiwan.
Jul 7, 10:05 PM ET - Apr 17, 9:56 PM ET
- Feb 28, 1:02 PM ET
11 Marines affected in hazmat incident at Fort Myer near Pentagon
Federal and military officials are investigating a hazmat incident that on Tuesday affected 11 Marines at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia.
Feb 28, 1:02 PM ET - Jan 30, 1:11 AM ET
Concerns raised at the Pentagon after workout app's data published online
Strava, which links with wearable fitness devices and tracks users, said it was working with officials
Jan 30, 1:11 AM ET - Nov 17, 6:15 PM ET
Pentagon releases data on sex assault reports made at military installations around the world
The report details the total number of reports of sexual assault.
Nov 17, 6:15 PM ET - Oct 13, 3:53 PM ET
How many nuclear weapons does the US have?
Trump tweeted about strengthening, expanding America's nuclear capabilities.
Oct 13, 3:53 PM ET - Aug 8, 12:27 PM ET
- Jun 15, 10:43 PM ET
Pentagon regains authority to set combat troop levels
Jun 15, 10:43 PM ET - May 6, 5:24 PM ET
Navy SEAL killed in Somalia identified as a 38-year-old from Maine
Kyle Milliken has been identified as the U.S. Navy SEAL who died Thursday during a mission against al-Shabab in Somalia.
May 6, 5:24 PM ET - May 1, 11:04 PM ET
Military sexual assaults down, reporting of incidents up, survey finds
The number of sexual assaults decreased to 14,900 in 2016, the report states.
May 1, 11:04 PM ET - Apr 18, 10:38 PM ET
Pentagon begins Nuclear Posture Review
Apr 18, 10:38 PM ET - May 21, 7:37 PM ET
- May 17, 10:24 PM ET
Senate Confirms First Openly Gay Army Secretary
May 17, 10:24 PM ET