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US to withdraw from Chad, Niger amid counterterrorism role questions
The U.S. will relocate most of the forces it's deployed in Chad, and the majority of the U.S. personnel assigned to Niger are also expected to depart.
By Tara Copp, AP
Marines at Trump resort did not break rules on politicking in uniform
A viral photo of uniformed Marines at an event at former President Donald Trump's Florida home was not a violation of military rules, officials said.
Opinion
How DOD missed its opportunity to counter extremism in the ranks
In this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized.
By Samantha Olson
US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate
Shortly after a strike widely attributed to Israel destroyed an Iranian consulate in Syria, the U.S. had a message for Iran: We had nothing to do with it.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget plan
Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.
US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure
The Pentagon is working with Niger officials, seeking a way for U.S. troops to stay in the country.
By Tara Copp, AP
Colombian men face charges in 2021 car bomb targeting US soldiers
Both men were arrested in 2021 and recently extradited to face charges in the United States.
By Todd South
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks
Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.
Why getting more female troops into Special Operations will take time
As recently released data from the military services has shown, the participation of women in elite special operations roles remains a rarity.
VA reverses plan to ban iconic WWII kiss photo from medical sites
Employees had been instructed to remove the photo because of its portrayal of a nonconsensual sexual act.
Wearable device helps predict heat illness during intense training
Researchers have measured more than 14,000 soldiers and Marines in recent years.
By Todd South