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Desertion charge dismissed for Fort Jackson officer after resignation
The former transportation officer served in a staff role.
By Davis Winkie
‘Race matters’: Austin advocates tout his historic candidacy in the face of other concerns
Advocates of Lloyd Austin for defense secretary are asking lawmakers to think hard about another topic: the general’s race.
By Joe Gould
Major veterans groups call for VA secretary’s ouster following damning report
Wilkie is facing criticism for his handling of a sexual assault complaint at a department medical center.
House chairman calls for VA secretary to resign over handling of sex assault case
Rep. Mark Takano says VA Secretary Robert Wilkie's actions resulted in a loss of trust in the institution.
Biden’s defense secretary pick raises concerns over recent military service
Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin III will need a waiver from Congress to serve in the Pentagon's highest civilian post.
Here’s how bad the military’s aircraft readiness has gotten
Neither the Air Force nor Navy met former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' 80 percent readiness goal for selected fighter jets, GAO said.
House bill would force DoD to list deployed numbers around the world
The Secretary of Defense will lose travel funding unless the numbers are made public under the proposed language in the FY21 NDAA from the House.
By Aaron Mehta
Russian bounties on American troops further strain Trump’s bond with veterans
Trump's relationship with the nation's military community has been frequently strained.
Commentary: Flood of anti-Trump sentiment from retired military leaders creates dangerous precedent
By long-tradition, retired officers normally exercise professional reticence about the incumbent president.
By Tom Hanson
McRaven backs Mattis, Mullen: Clearing peaceful protesters for a photo op is not ‘morally right’
“When you are in the military, there are three criteria for every decision we make: it has to be moral, legal and ethical."
By Diana Stancy
Under fire from all sides, Esper’s next move may dictate his future
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has reportedly angered President Trump and may be on thin ice with the administration.
By Aaron Mehta