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Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’

Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.

By Claire Barrett

17 hours ago

Navy fires USS Santa Barbara commanding officer

Cmdr. Adam Ochs was relieved of his duties as commanding officer of the USS Santa Barbara due to a "loss of confidence," the Navy announced.

7 days ago

Tricare to end coverage of weight-loss meds for some military retirees

Advocates are pushing back against Tricare's plan to end its coverage of weight-loss drugs for Tricare for Life beneficiaries by Aug. 31.

By Karen Jowers

3 weeks ago

He lived 3 doors down in the barracks. I carry his ghost in my pocket

"I wish the 30 soldiers who died in Alaska during my time at Wainwright had gotten to see this moment," writes Jake Johnson in this War Horse reflection.

By Jake Johnson, The War Horse

4 weeks ago

USS Gerald R. Ford transits Strait of Gibraltar

The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group departed Virginia in June for the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

8 weeks ago

Former Green Berets seek justice in Texas killing of Afghan teammate

Two months after Abdul Rahman Waziri was shot and killed outside his Houston home, authorities have yet to make an arrest despite identifying the shooter.

By Hope Hodge Seck

3 months ago