Creation of Trump's 'Space Force' May Take Years, Experts Say
The DoD is weighing how to best proceed after Trump announced his intent to create a "space force" as a new military branch.
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Military Options Ready to Stop Iran Developing Nuclear Weapons: Mattis
The SecDef said diplomacy is his first choice, but "we are always updating those plans" for the military option.
Fighter Jet Work in Missouri Part of Pentagon's $700B Budget
An old F/A-18 Super Hornet is being refurbished at a hangar at Boeing's headquarters.
Pentagon Overspends $16 Million for Electric Breast Pumps: IG Report
An electric breast pump goes for $192 in stores; the Pentagon pays $1,400.
Lawmakers Push to Keep Air Force JSTARS Recap Program
Lawmakers may back the USAF into a corner on the JSTARS program, saying they'll restrict funding to a proposed alternative.
Air Force Wants F-35 Support Costs at F-16 Prices: Goldfein
The Air Force wants to spend the same on upkeep for the F-35s as it does for support on its fourth-generation fighter jets.
US at UN tells Countries to Pay Bigger Share of Peacekeeping Bill
US Ambassador Nikki Haley told countries at the United Nations on Wednesday that they need to "step up."
When it Comes to Guantanamo, Trump is Truly the Builder in Chief
The Trump administration has more than $200 million in new construction teed up for Guantanamo this year and next.
Trump Floats Using Military Budget to Pay for Border Wall
President Donald Trump is floating the idea of using the military's budget to pay for his long-promised border wall.
Trump Defends $1.3T Spending Plan, Points to Military Gains
The president said he had "no choice" but to sign the bill, because the nation needs to fund the military.
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It's Official: Trump Announces Space Force as 6th Military Branch
President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to create a "Space Force" as a new, sixth military branch.
Air Force Issues First Guidance to Troops About Space Force
Air Force leaders have broken their silence following President Trump's order to create a new military service branch.
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Officials discovered the M240 machine gun was missing during a routine weapons inventory at Minot Air Force Base on May 16.
Appeals Court Tosses Veterans' Lawsuits Over Burn Pits
A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a judge who threw out the lawsuits against KBR.
Hey Space Force, We Found Your Uniform!
We've created a handy cheat sheet for the Pentagon officials tasked with coming up with the Space Force's basic military bran...