Pentagon to start measuring troops’ body fat by waist-to-height ratioThe move replaces traditional height-and-weight tables as the primary measure of body fat standards. 14 hours ago
Where Trump has threatened to strike nextPresident Donald Trump fired rhetorical warning shots at several governments across the globe this week.4 days ago
DOD launches review of ‘effectiveness’ of women in ground combat rolesArmy and Marine Corp leaders will submit data on readiness, training, performance, casualties and command climate of ground combat units and personnel.
A year of strikes: US military operations surge under Trump President Trump has presided over a surge of U.S. military activity abroad since returning to the Oval Office.
US forces kill, capture ’nearly 25 ISIS’ fighters in Syria operationsOver a nine-day period, U.S. and allied forces conducted 11 operations that killed at least seven ISIS fighters and destroyed four weapons caches.
Department of Veterans Affairs reinstates near-total ban on abortionsNew guidance from the Justice Department concluded that the VA lacks legal authority to provide the procedure — including in cases of rape or incest.
China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD saysThe Pentagon's latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”
Over $13 billion in US military aid to Israel improperly tracked: IGInvestigators warned that such lapses increase the risk of sensitive U.S. weapons technology falling into the hands of hostile actors.
Navy to begin constructing 2 ‘Trump class’ battleships"The U.S. Navy will lead the design of these ships," the president said Monday, "along with me because I’m a very aesthetic person."
Pentagon fails financial audit for 8th year in a rowDOD is the only one of the government’s 24 major agencies never to pass.