Rep. Michael McCaul tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that the hold on military nominations and promotions is a national security issue. The half-hour mission drained all their ammo and nearly their fuel in one of the most daring rescues of the Vietnam War. An investigation by Military Times and The Texas Tribune charts the rise and fall of a military intelligence directorate gone rogue on the border. By Davis Winkie and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune 9 months ago The Senate hold on military promotions impacts service members, families and the communities they call home. By Karen Holt
10 months ago One misstep by an less experienced leader can have cascading effects on the entire operation, Marine Gen. Eric Smith said. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next. The speed, scale and intensity of Russian hybrid activities has increased in recent years, notes David Cattler. Even privates may handle new tech alongside multinational partners in ways their senior NCOs never did. The next Joint Chiefs chair can set an example by promising not to jump to a lucrative job working on behalf of a defense contractor or foreign adversary. By Sen. Elizabeth Warren
12 months ago Pentagon officials this week rejected the idea that the gunman who killed eight could be called a veteran. Load More