A government watchdog is investigating Trump’s defense secretary. Here’s why.
The acting defense secretary is under scrutiny for disparaging comments he reportedly made about Lockheed Martin while serving in an official role.
Afghan troops beat up contractors, stole equipment: report
The latest report by a government watchdog for Afghanistan reconstruction raises further questions about the ability of Afghan forces to operate on their own.
Some stateside military projects, NATO defense at risk to fund border wall
Defense officials have identified more than 400 projects across the globe that could be delayed by President Trump's planned border wall construction.
This is what Mattis will be up to post-Trump administration
Mattis' new role includes writing about domestic and international security policy, as well as participating in military and national security events in California and Washington.
Search scaled back for Marine lieutenant missing in Sierra Nevada mountain range
The search for Lt. Matthew Kraft has been scaled back to a limited continuous search.
Should the Army charge group nearly $300,000 for records on contaminants at military bases?
The U.S. Army has put a price tag on releasing the results of water tests for a dangerous contaminant at military installations: nearly $300,000.
Trump says ISIS territory in Syria nearly eliminated
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the last pocket of the Islamic State’s land in Syria will be liberated by U.S.-backed forces “by tonight.”

3 quick tips to make saving easier for Military Saves Week

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Should veterans have to pay for VA’s benefits errors?
New legislation would limit how much money VA officials can recoup after making benefits mistakes.
France: A European army would help — not threaten — US troops
“We need to step up to help without waiting for the US to always foot the bill,” the French armed forces minister said Monday.
‘The Rock’ calls tank named after him ‘sexy AF,’ incites online battle royale
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