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An airman assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, performs network analysis during a training exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 17, 2022.

Pentagon must do better to safeguard public information, GAO warns

Of 10 DOD components assessed, only U.S. Special Operations Command was found to have consistently trained troops about the risks of digital information.

By Lillian Juarez and J.D. Simkins

5 hours ago

Pentagon wants ‘calculated’ risk culture in weapons buying revamp

The Pentagon said its overhauled acquisition strategy emphasizes — but doesn't mandate — speed in weapons buying.

By Stephen Losey

10 days ago

Senate votes down measure to limit Trump’s ability to strike Venezuela

Senate Republicans have rejected legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch an attack against Venezuela.

14 days ago

US, China reportedly agree to set up military communication channels

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, late Saturday on the sidelines of a regional security meeting.

By Eileen Ng

3 weeks ago

Hegseth orders military to detail lawyers to Justice Department

Hegseth has ordered the military to provide dozens of lawyers to the DOJ for temporary assignments in Memphis and near the U.S.-Mexico border.

3 weeks ago

In reversal, DOD says troops can wear uniforms at Veterans Day events

The Pentagon changed course Wednesday on a policy that would've restricted troops from appearing in uniform at Veterans Day events because of the shutdown.

By Stephen Losey

3 weeks ago