Multiple N.J. homes for veterans see dozens of coronavirus-related deaths
Several nursing and care homes for military veterans in New Jersey have become hotspots for the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in dozens of deaths among veterans at the facilities.The New York Times...
View ArticleUS chief of naval operations self-quarantining: reports
The head of U.S. naval operations is self-quarantining after coming in contact with a family member who has contracted coronavirus, according to multiple news outlets.Adm. Michael Gilday took a test...
View ArticleIranian warship hit during military exercise, 19 killed
Iranian officials said that 19 sailors were killed Sunday in a friendly fire incident during a training exercise in the Gulf of Oman.Iran’s military and state media said the Konarak, a Hendijan-class...
View ArticleLiberal groups ask Biden to support progressive foreign policy agenda
More than 50 liberal groups signed a letter that will be sent to former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday asking that he support measures aimed at “prioritizing diplomacy” over the “militarism” they...
View ArticlePentagon watchdog to evaluate Navy's response to coronavirus on ships
The Pentagon’s inspector general will evaluate the Navy’s response to the coronavirus pandemic onboard its ships, according to a memo released Monday.“The objective of this evaluation is to determine...
View ArticleDemocrats blast 'blatant misuse' of Russia deterrence funding on...
Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are calling on the Trump administration to “immediately” stop funding President Trump’s border wall with money meant to deter Russian aggression in...
View ArticleTop conservative calls on Pentagon to lift COVID-19 enlistment restrictions
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) called on the Pentagon to reverse recent guidelines that prohibit the enlistment of coronavirus survivors who were previously hospitalized.In a letter...
View ArticleNational Guard Bureau chief tests negative for coronavirus after initial...
The head of the National Guard Bureau on Monday tested negative for coronavirus after first testing positive for the illness last week at the White House.This is the third COVID-19 test for Air Force...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: National Guard chief negative in third coronavirus test |...
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View ArticleConservationists sue Trump administration over border wall
A coalition of conservation groups is suing the Trump administration over its signature border wall, arguing that the transfer of military funds for the wall’s construction is unconstitutional and...
View ArticleAfghan president orders resumption of offensive operations against Taliban
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday ordered his country’s security forces into an “offensive” mode against the Taliban and other enemies in another blow to the U.S. peace deal with the Taliban.“In...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Taliban peace deal hits new roadblock | Conservationists...
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View ArticleWatchdog: US-Iran tensions 'probably sowed doubt' among Iraqi...
U.S. tensions with Iran that played out in Iraq “probably sowed doubt” among Iraqi forces about their relationship with the U.S.-led coalition fighting ISIS, according to a watchdog report released...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Pelosi pushes ahead with $3T coronavirus bill | Bill...
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View ArticlePentagon inks $134M deal to buy PPE for nursing homes
The Pentagon on Wednesday announced a $134 million deal to buy personal protective equipment for medical personnel at more than 15,000 U.S. nursing homes to aid in the fight against the coronavirus...
View ArticleNewly released 'hazard reports' outline encounters between Navy...
Reports released by the U.S. Navy under a Freedom of Information Act request reveal a number of sightings by Navy pilots of unidentified flying objects (UFOs).The reports, first obtained by The Drive...
View ArticlePentagon's Defense Production Act go-between removed from role
The Pentagon official in charge of working with private industry to boost production of medical equipment needed in the fight against the coronavirus has been removed from her position, the Defense...
View ArticleTrump says he's mobilizing military to distribute potential coronavirus...
President Trump said Thursday he would prepare the U.S. military to disburse COVID-19 vaccines when they are ready."We're mobilizing our military and other forces, but we're mobilizing our military on...
View ArticleTrump hints at bringing overseas production of F-35 back to US
President Trump on Thursday hinted that he may move to bring more of the F-35 supply chain to the United States, citing what he called the "stupidity" of having work done overseas.Trump, who made the...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Pentagon removes official from key role amid pandemic |...
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