Trump nominates Marine to be Navy’s new head lawyer
Maj. Gen. David Bligh would be the second Marine in the Navy's history to serve as the Navy JAG.
By Riley Ceder
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US strikes on Iran draw support from GOP leaders, concerns from Dems
Saturday's attack on Iran nuclear sites is expected to spur new congressional discussions about presidential war powers.
Trump says al-Baghdadi 'died like a dog’ in US commando raid in Syria
Al-Baghdadi’s last moments alive were spent in “panic and dread” as the ISIS leader was “terrified of the American forces bearing down on him," and he died “whimpering and crying and screaming” like a coward, Trump told reporters Sunday.
Defense Secretary Esper to urge NATO to pay more to protect Saudi Arabia from Iran
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that he will urge allies later this week to contribute more to the defense of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region to counter threats from Iran.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
How many Marines does it take to make an expeditionary base?
This general is working on an answer.
By Todd South
US has already pulled 2,000 troops from Afghanistan, Gen. Austin Miller says
Army Gen. Austin Miller said Monday approximately 2,000 U.S. troops had left Afghanistan in the past year, the New York Times reports. That means there are approximately 12,000 U.S. troops remaining in Afghanistan -- a decrease from the roughly 14,000 that were previously stationed there.
By Diana Stancy
Army leaders want to hear about any problems stemming from military health transformation
During the Association of the United States Army annual meeting Tuesday, Army leaders said they want to know about any problems related to hospital changeover in the military health transformation.
By Patricia Kime
Defense Health Agency to create uniform systems for appointments, prescriptions, referrals and more
According to new Defense Health Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, planned changes to the military health system will improve the patient experience.
By Patricia Kime
Esper says US staying in Syria, but withdrawing south of Turkish advance and deal in works to have Russians protect Kurds
“I spoke with the president last night after discussions with the rest national security team and he directed that we begin a deliberate withdrawal of forces from northern Syria,” Defense Secretary Mark Esper told the CBS Sunday morning Face the Nation show.
By Howard Altman
Navy, Marine JAG investigations will face review panel
Following a string of legal debacles, the comprehensive reviews are expected to address how attorneys are trained, developed and used throughout their military careers.
By Navy Times staff
The commander who oversaw ISIS defeat is ‘disappointed’ by Syria withdrawal
Retired Gen. Joseph Votel, the former commander of U.S. Central Command, spoke bluntly about Trump's decision reduce support for Kurdish allies.
By Military Times Editorial