Japan to OK new US Marine littoral regiment on OkinawaJapan on Wednesday will formally approve U.S. plans for a new Marine quick-reaction force on Okinawa.By Joe Gould16 months ago
Some officers still promoting thanks to loopholes in background checks, study saysUnclear guidelines and uneven discipline could let unfit officers through the cracks.By Meghann Myers22 months ago
For US military leaders, Afghan news strikes personal chordThe top two Pentagon leaders made it clear that the scenes unfolding in Afghanistan were tough for them to watch.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 years ago
Pentagon adding new China and tech chiefsEly Ratner is one of the latest of President Joe Biden’s nominees to the Pentagon to receive Senate approval.By Joe Gould3 years ago
A dozen of Biden’s national security nominees are on hold in the SenateAt least three lawmakers are using the nominees as bargaining chips in talks on various concerns.By Joe Gould and Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Maritime service chiefs push back on criticism that the military is becoming ‘too woke’The comments came as Americans remain divided on whether the services are focusing on racial issues too much.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago
Biden picks Russia pro for key Pentagon postPresident Joe Biden is set to nominate the chief executive of the U.S.-Russia Foundation and a former National Security Council official on Russia to be the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs on Tuesday.By Joe Gould3 years ago
How a meme about the Marine Corps commandant took on a life of its ownA meme about Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger became much bigger than its creators intended.By Sarah Sicard3 years ago
Soldier’s missing pay triggered Army secretary double confirmation snafuThe new Army secretary's confirmation was bungled over missing pay for a soldier deployed to Africa.By Davis Winkie3 years ago
After rare reversal, Wormuth confirmed once again as first woman Army secretaryThe Senate confirmed Christine Wormuth by unanimous consent Thursday morning after a rare reversal of her seeming confirmation on Wednesday evening.By Davis Winkie3 years ago
Indo-Pacific commander Aquilino confirmed in SenateThe U.S. Senate confirmed a new chief for Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. John C. Aquilino, Wednesday by unanimous consent.By Joe Gould3 years ago
Role reversal: Marine artillery and infantry swap roles in exercises preparing for a littoral fight They took artillery officers as mission commanders for infantry forces.By Philip Athey3 years ago