Trump nominates new head of SOUTHCOM to lead strikes near VenezuelaMarine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan is named to take over for Adm. Alvin Holsey, who retired from his post as commander of SOUTHCOM on Dec. 12.By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
US launches operation to ‘eliminate’ ISIS fighters in Syria: HegsethA U.S. official said that the attack was conducted using F-15 Eagle jets, A-10 Thunderbolt ground attack aircraft and AH-64 Apache helicopters.5 weeks ago
Air Force monitoring bases for compliance with DEI executive ordersThe service will send teams to nine bases to ensure compliance with the president's executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion.By Riley Ceder10 months ago
DOD civilian employees given $1 spending limit for travel cardsThe Pentagon is freezing travel and government credit cards for civilian employees to comply with DOGE's cost-savings initiatives.By Riley Ceder11 months ago
Trump to launch new White House office focused on shipbuilding The president said the new effort will focus on ways to "resurrect the American shipbuilding industry."By Leo Shane III11 months ago
US troops, Afghan allies say executive orders endanger their familiesThey hoped to see their families escape the Taliban and settle in the United States. But two executive orders put those dreams on hold.By Riley Ceder11 months ago
Troops arrive at Guantanamo Bay to prepare migrant detention centerMarines and soldiers will prepare a detention center at Guantanamo to hold up to 30,000 migrants.By Riley Ceder12 months ago
Air Force reinstates course with Tuskegee Airmen video after outcryThe Air Force pulled the course for review last week following the Trump administration's sweeping order barring diversity programs.By Stephen Losey12 months ago
Air Force pulls class with Tuskegee Airmen video after DEI orderThe military and other agencies have scrambled to comply with President Trump's sweeping executive order barring DEI programs.By Stephen Losey12 months ago
Trump order blocks families of US troops from leaving AfghanistanSome US service members with family members now trapped in Afghanistan feel "betrayed," one advocate said.By Riley Ceder12 months ago
Released Army vet in Jan. 6 case must get court permission to enter DCThe order applies to Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and three other Army veterans also convicted for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press12 months ago
Trump revokes order allowing transgender troops to serve in militaryTrump has not instituted a new ban on transgender troops serving, but the repeal of Biden’s policy clears the way for one, advocates said.By Nikki Wentling12 months ago