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Hegseth cancels women’s leadership program despite past Trump support

The Women, Peace & Security program was signed into law by Trump and had received backing from numerous Republican leaders.

Hegseth orders review of physical standards for military combat roles

Women already must pass gender-neutral physical fitness requirements for combat posts, but Hegseth contends the standards for women are lower.

South Dakota airman charged in killing of woman missing since August

Quinterius Chappelle has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Sahela Sangrait. He pleaded not guilty.

Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says

Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.

CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan vets group to step down later this spring

Allison Jaslow has served in the top role at IAVA for the last two years.

Democrats to focus on women, minorities in military personnel debates

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said she'll push for better access to abortion services for troops despite slim chances of progress this year.

Opinion

Ending military diversity efforts will cost us talent and readiness

In this op-ed, an active-duty service member argues the Trump administration’s crackdown on DEI in the military will undermine readiness.

Army, Navy remove web pages highlighting women’s military service

In an attempt to align with President Trump’s termination of DEI initiatives, the Army and Navy have taken down web pages highlighting women's service.

US conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia

It marks the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term.

VA leaders dismiss directors of offices for women, minority veterans

Officials said the staff changes are not part of larger efforts to eliminate diversity and inclusion programs from the department.