Military
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 06:48
Is Congress finally taking a serious look at the interservice rivalries that for years have led to duplication of weapons purchased, overlapping military capabilities and closed-door fights over defense dollars?
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 06:25
Rising instability in northern Afghanistan prompts security rethink.
Thursday, November 5, 2015 - 06:48
Democrats in Congress have grown increasingly critical of President Barack Obama’s strategy in Syria after his decision last week to send special-operations forces to assist in the fight against Islamic State militants.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 06:39
There is no US carrier operating today in the Middle East, a situation that is the product of several years of high-tempo operations and the need to catch up on major maintenance put off to sustain that pace.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 06:50
The commander of U.S. special operators in Africa also says African warlord Joseph Kony is on the run — but he needs more authority from Congress to broaden the U.S. military’s mission in Africa.
Monday, November 2, 2015 - 06:10
The United States disclosed plans on Friday to station its first ground troops in Syria for the war against Islamic State, saying dozens of U.S. soldiers would be sent as advisers to groups fighting the militants.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 07:09
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, said he was "not happy, but I'm largely satisfied" with the budget deal. "I think it's the best deal we can probably get," he said. "It's bipartisan, and it prevents a government shutdown."
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:59
“In the last decade, Green Berets have deployed into 135 of the 195 recognized countries in the world,” reads a statement on the website of U.S. Army Special Forces Command.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:41
President Obama has re-authorized U.S. support for the African Union-led counter-LRA mission, Operation Observant Compass, for one additional year starting now.
Thursday, October 22, 2015 - 06:47
As they stood watch for our security around the world last month, the men and women of the Defense Department were also watching another development closer to home: whether the U.S. Congress would vote to keep the federal government open.