SecDef Details Plan to Boost Alliances to Counter China and Russia The U.S. is counting on stronger alliances to counter near-peer enemies.
SecDef Esper Calls for More Defense Dollars to Offset Gains by China and Russia Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the military needs more funding to compete with China and Russia.
Trump Ad Featuring SecDef Esper, Gen. Milley Raises Legal Questions The Trump campaign ran an ad with a photo including the two high-profile military figures.
7 Things to Know About the Pentagon's New Plan for a 500-Ship Navy Fleet Defense Secretary Mark Esper unveiled the long-awaited results of a Navy review to determine the size of the future fleet.
At Least 4 Top Generals May Have Been Exposed Before Trump Tested Positive for COVID-19 Trump announced on Twitter early Friday morning that he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19.
‘Lipstick on a Pig:’ Plan to Pull US Troops from Germany Under Fire on Capitol Hill Committee ranking member Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, who is retiring this year, made the charge during a Wednesday hearing.
US Forces Are Ready for Iran's Response to New Sanctions, Esper Says The sanctions are meant to prevent Iran's access to conventional weapons and thwart its nuclear ambitions.
Esper Reveals Plan to Build Navy’s 355-Ship Fleet, Overhaul Shipyards It involves overhauling shipyards, reaching a 355-ship fleet and a lot more funding.
Pentagon Marks 19th 9/11 Anniversary with Solemn Virtual Ceremony "No one could fathom that on that bright September morning we would experience the worst terrorist attack in our nation's...
Former Commander of Army Europe Criticizes Plan to Withdraw 1,200 Troops Esper made the troop withdrawal announcement July 29 as part of a plan to strengthen Europe's eastern flank against Russia.
How Marines Took an Airfield in the Philippines in a Show Against China On April 30, three combined littoral reconnaissance teams made up of roughly 30 U.S. and Philippine Marines each, flown by...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Air Force Pilot Who Died After Aircraft Ejection Seat Misfire Identified by the Service Capt. John Robertson, an instructor pilot from the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, was injured...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...