After a 7-Month Vacancy, the Pentagon Has a Senate-Confirmed SecDef
Army Secretary Mark Esper was confirmed by the full Senate on Tuesday to be the next secretary of defense.
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WWII Cadet Nurses Could Become Honorary Veterans
Legislative proposals would grant them discharges and an honorary title, but not full veterans' benefits.
US Marine Corps Asks Duncan Hunter to Stop Using Marine Symbols for Campaign
The service apparently wrote Hunter a letter asking him to immediately stop using the USMC Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem.
Lawmaker Orders Investigation into 'Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms
A bill in Congress would order a GAO report on whether there really are gender disparities in uniform prices.
Bill Would Require DoD to Share Water Contamination Data with Local Communities
House version of the NDAA requires the Pentagon to share data on possible contamination from PFAS.
Esper Refuses to Recuse Himself on Raytheon Matters in SecDef Confirmation Hearing
In heated exchanges, Warren demanded to know whether Esper would recuse himself on DoD decisions involving Raytheon.
Retired Military Surgeons General to Congress: Intervene on Medical Billets
"As former Army, Navy, and Air Force surgeons general, we strongly assert the need for Congress to table these cuts."
House Passes $733 Billion Defense Bill, Including 3.1% Pay Raise for Troops
The House passed a $733 billion defense policy bill -- $17 billion short of what the White House wanted.
Senator Who Held Up Berger's Confirmation Wants Marines Based in Alaska
A Marine Reserve colonel who serves in the Senate hit the Corps' incoming commandant with questions on cold-weather training.
Amendment Would Bar Trump from Holding Another July 4 'Salute to America'
The House passed a measure aimed at stopping President Donald Trump from repeating his July 4 military "Salute to America."
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US Accuses Venezuela Jet of Aggressive Action over Caribbean
The U.S. Southern Command said that Venezuela's action demonstrates reckless behavior by President Nicolás Maduro.
New Military Suicide Report May Revive Debate Over Gun Restrictions
A new DoD report shows that military personnel consistently use their own personal weapons when ending their lives.