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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

5 weeks ago

Five soldiers shot in attack at Georgia’s Fort Stewart

The installation was locked down shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday.

By Leo Shane III

2 months 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.

3 months ago

Ford carrier strike group deploys amid Middle East tensions

The U.S. was already planning to deploy the carrier Gerald R. Ford when U.S. warplanes bombed three Iranian sites early Sunday to support Israel’s goals.

4 months ago

Navy uses 3-D printing to manufacture destroyer parts

The 3-D printing process reduced the manufacturing time of one part, which traditionally takes nearly a year to produce, by 80%.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

4 months ago

USS Oscar Austin crew awarded combat action ribbon for Red Sea actions

The destroyer provided combat support to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea.

4 months ago