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What if Russia invades the Baltic? A tabletop game offers answers

“Littoral Commander: The Baltic” depicts a Russian invasion of the Baltic region around 2030.

By Michael Peck

7 hours ago

Hegseth visits Puerto Rico as US boosts Caribbean military operations

The visit comes more than a week after ships carrying hundreds of U.S. Marines deployed to Puerto Rico for a training exercise.

7 days ago

A privately funded National Guard deployment is legal, but is it ethical?

A private donation will fund the deployment of 50 South Dakota guardsmen to south Texas.

By Meghann Myers and Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88

Rumsfeld is the only person to serve twice as Pentagon chief. The first time, in 1975-77, he was the youngest ever. The next time, in 2001-06, he was the oldest.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Nearly 4,000 soldiers, sailors and Marines applied to join the Space Force. Here are the 50 who made it.

The Space Force is preparing to choose another 350 or so members from that applicant pool in the next month.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

The Navy is the service most vaccinated against COVID-19. The Marine Corps is the least

The Marine Corps' rate has increased since March, though it's still well behind the other services.

By Meghann Myers

4 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 Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Pentagon official placed on leave over allegations of unauthorized release of classified info

Since early 2019, Katie Arrington has been working as chief information officer for the Acquisition and Sustainment Office at the Defense Department, overseeing a cybersecurity initiative.

4 years ago

US House votes to ease entry process for Afghan interpreters

The U.S. House easily passed legislation Tuesday that would make it easier for Afghans who worked for the American military to relocate to the U.S.

4 years ago

GOP donor to fund cost of sending South Dakota National Guard troops to Texas

Gov. Kristi Noem's office said the South Dakota National Guard is expected to deploy to the border with Mexico for 30 to 60 days.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Top US general says security in Afghanistan deteriorating

Gen. Austin S. Miller said the rapid loss of districts around the country to the Taliban — several with significant strategic value — is worrisome.

4 years ago

It’s imminent: After nearly 20 years US to leave Bagram

U.S. Central Command said last week that it’s well past 50 percent done packing up Bagram Airfield, and the rest is going fast.

4 years ago