Supervisor of soldiers who appeared at Democratic convention faces discipline
A supervisor of two Army reservists who appeared in uniform at the Democratic National Convention will be disciplined, but not the soldiers themselves.Army Reserve spokesman Lt. Col. Simon Flake...
View ArticleFinland could buy billions in either F-35 or F-18 fighters, State Department...
The State Department has approved the possible sale of either the F/A-18EF Super Hornet or the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to Finland, which could net the United States at least an estimated $12.5...
View ArticleDemocrats launch inquiry into Pentagon's moves on a national 5G network
Two top Democrats launched an inquiry Friday into the Defense Department's potential steps toward a national 5G network, raising concerns about the Pentagon's recent engagement with the wireless...
View ArticleTrump warns Iran: Don't 'f--- around' with US
President Trump warned Iran not to "f--- around with us" Friday during a two-hour phone conversation with conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh.“Iran knows that, and they’ve been put on notice: If you...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Trump sows confusion over Afghanistan troop levels | Trump...
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View ArticleTrump slight against Gold Star families adds to military woes
President Trump has sparked a new wave of criticism over his treatment of members of the military after suggesting he may have caught the coronavirus from Gold Star families.The latest row comes after...
View ArticlePentagon puts on show of force as questions circle on COVID-19 outbreak
The Pentagon is putting on a show of force as most of its Joint Chiefs of Staff quarantine after two top military officials tested positive for COVID-19 last week and possibly exposed others.Defense...
View ArticleTop general: 'Zero' role for US military in electoral disputes
The top general in the United States said he sees “zero” role for the U.S. military in resolving any disputed election in an interview that aired Monday morning.“This isn't the first time that someone...
View ArticleTop general dodges on Afghanistan plans after Trump tweet
The top general in the United States dodged questions on a timeline for U.S. withdrawals from Afghanistan after President Trump said all U.S. troops “should” be “home by Christmas.”In an interview with...
View ArticleUS strikes Taliban in Helmand in defense of Afghan forces
U.S. forces in Afghanistan have conducted airstrikes against the Taliban in recent days to support Afghan forces who came under attack in Helmand province, a spokesman said Monday.In a tweet, U.S....
View ArticleWildfire burning on Army base in Colorado
A wildfire that began Sunday near Colorado Springs, Colo., is now burning in a U.S. Army base’s training area, officials said.The Wild Horse Fire jumped over a highway as high winds swept the area and...
View ArticleTrump administration moves forward with Taiwan arms sales
The Trump administration has sent lawmakers several arms sales to Taiwan to review, a congressional aide confirmed to The Hill on Monday.The aide did not confirm the specific sales, but Reuters, which...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Milley talks Afghanistan, election disputes in interview...
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View ArticleTrump campaign ad features military chiefs, violating Pentagon policy
President Trump’s reelection campaign is using the Pentagon’s senior civilian and uniformed officials in a new online advertisement, in violation of standing Pentagon policy.The ad, which appeared as...
View ArticleWireless industry calls on Trump to oppose efforts to nationalize 5G amid...
The wireless industry on Tuesday urged President Trump to oppose any efforts to nationalize the 5G network infrastructure following the Pentagon’s recent engagements with telecommunications...
View ArticleDemocrats accuse VA head of misusing resources to stump for Trump, vulnerable...
Democrats are accusing Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie and other VA officials of using their office to boost President Trump and vulnerable Republican senators in their reelection bids.In a...
View ArticleArmy chief of staff: COVID-19 having effect on troop suicides
Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville said Tuesday that he sees a direct correlation between COVID-19 and the rise in troop suicides.“I am very concerned about the behavioral health impacts of...
View ArticleSupreme Court hears dispute over military rape prosecutions
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a dispute concerning how rape committed by U.S. military members is prosecuted and punished. The case has been closely watched by the national security...
View ArticleArmy secretary: No request for military intervention in election unrest
The Army’s top civilian, Ryan McCarthy, on Tuesday said the National Guard has received no requests from federal agencies to potentially provide security or quell any unrest after the presidential...
View ArticleEsper ducks questions on military involvement in election
Defense Secretary Mark Esper sidestepped lawmakers’ questions about potential military involvement in the election, saying only that the military will follow the law.Esper was responding to questions...
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