Trump’s new national defense strategy downgrades China threat
The Pentagon declared on Friday that the U.S. military’s top priority is to defend the homeland and Western Hemisphere.
Veterans
Veterans react to killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti by federal agent
The killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by U.S. Border Patrol personnel has drawn a strong response from veterans.
Hegseth puts more muscle into fixing troops’ household goods moves
The Pentagon has stood up a new operation to focus solely on permanent fixes for the decades-old problems of damaged and lost household goods.
Army orders soldiers to stand by for possible Minneapolis deployment
The order comes amid protests over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown.
Amid Greenland tensions, US forces prep for NATO’s ‘Cold Response 26′
The drills are slated to get underway against a backdrop of uncertainty about the future of relations between the U.S. and its longstanding allies.
Danish veterans of US wars say they feel betrayed by Greenland threats
Denmark has been a stalwart ally to America. Forty-four Danish troops were killed in Afghanistan, the highest per capita death toll among coalition forces.
US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela
U.S. Southern Command said in a social media post that U.S. forces apprehended the Motor Vessel Sagitta on Tuesday “without incident.”
Archbishop says it’s ‘morally acceptable’ for troops to defy orders
The Catholic archbishop responsible for U.S. troops said it is “morally acceptable” for them to disobey an order if it is against their own conscience.
US military to expand by more than 30,000 troops this year
Congress is backing increases to the size of the military, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength.
US lawmakers release $839B compromise defense spending bill
The conferenced defense spending bill would increase funding for both the Air Force and Navy's sixth-generation fighters.
US completes withdrawal from al-Asad airbase, Iraq says
The move brings to a close more than two decades of American military presence in the western part of the country.
Army readies 1,500 soldiers for possible Minnesota deployment: sources
Two infantry battalions of the Army’s 11th Airborne Division have been given prepare-to-deploy orders, defense officials said.
Feds remind states about law protecting military spouse job licenses
But there's a wrinkle for spouses in Justice Department's new interpretation of the law.
China calls Trump battleship ‘easier target’ amid mixed US reception
Some analysts have suggested the battleship proposal may ultimately not be realistic and instead a move by Trump to jolt awake U.S. shipbuilders.
Trump faces sharper questions over possible military action on Iran
The White House insists military options remain “on the table” regarding Iran, with the Islamic Republic convulsed by nationwide protests.
General tapped to lead SOUTHCOM grilled over forces in Latin America
Renewed interest in Latin America is likely to bring changes to U.S. Southern Command, Donovan acknowledged.
‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO says
A “modest implementation” of DOW would cost taxpayers about $10 million, the report said. That figure could rise to $125 million if adopted more broadly.
