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Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84

Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.

14 days ago

Trump taps Hegseth’s top military aide for Army vice chief of staff

Gen. James Mingus is currently vice chief of staff and has not publicly said he plans to step aside.

4 weeks ago

Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Under Secretary.

By Carla Babb

6 weeks ago

Hegseth fires Defense Intelligence Agency head, Navy leaders

The ousters have ramped up the Trump administration’s targeting of both military leadership and the intelligence community.

3 months ago

Army plans to grow Patriot battalions, plus one for Guam

The Army is planning to grow a force stretched thin to meet today's air and missile defense demands.

By Todd South and Jen Judson

4 months ago

Iran remains security threat even after airstrikes, CENTCOM warns

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Central Command said Iran still has 'considerable tactical capabilities' of concern to national security.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

5 months ago