Trump nominates Marine to be Navy’s new head lawyerMaj. Gen. David Bligh would be the second Marine in the Navy's history to serve as the Navy JAG.By Riley Ceder13 days ago
Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to defend Trump’s defense budget planDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 8, 2025. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Joint chiefs vacancies loom amid Tuberville’s Senate standoffSen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next.By Bryant Harris, Stephen Losey and Megan Eckstein2 years ago
Meet the next sergeant major of the Marine CorpsSgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz is currently the top enlisted Marine at Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces South.By Irene Loewenson2 years ago
Gen. Milley awarded France’s highest medal of honorFrench President Emmanuel Macron awarded U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley the order of Commander of the Legion of Honor.By Tara Copp2 years ago
Biden’s pick to lead the Marine Corps helped design its new visionPresident Joe Biden nominated Gen. Eric Smith Tuesday to serve as the next commandant of the Marine Corps.By Irene Loewenson and Megan Eckstein2 years ago
NATO intel chief: Russia’s war on Ukraine and a hybrid war aimed at usThe speed, scale and intensity of Russian hybrid activities has increased in recent years, notes David Cattler.By Kimberly Dozier2 years ago
Pentagon says allies will unite to train Ukrainians on F-16sDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in addition to training, Ukraine will need to be able to sustain and maintain the aircraft and have enough munitions.By Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, AP2 years ago
Biden nominates Air Force general to lead NSA, Cyber CommandIf confirmed, Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, the current deputy commander of Cyber Command, would replace Army Gen. Paul Nakasone.By Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, AP2 years ago
Who counts as a veteran? Not the latest Texas shooterPentagon officials this week rejected the idea that the gunman who killed eight could be called a veteran.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
What Gen. CQ Brown would bring as chairman of the Joint ChiefsTwo sources confirmed to Defense News that the president has chosen Gen. Brown to succeed Army Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s top military officer.By Stephen Losey2 years ago
Special forces swiftly evacuate US embassy staff from SudanAbout 100 U.S. troops in three MH-47 helicopters carried out the operation.By Tara Copp, AP2 years ago