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Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’

Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.

By Claire Barrett

22 hours ago

Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis in ‘replica’ of DC crackdown

Trump on Monday signed an order sending the National Guard into Memphis, calling it a “replica of our extraordinarily successful efforts” in Washington.

3 days ago

Church leaders charged with swindling millions in military benefits

Authorities say church leaders exploited troops by enrolling them in seminary programs that drained their G.I. Bill education benefits.

7 days ago

Trump links Space Command HQ move to Colorado’s ‘crooked’ voting laws

Twice Tuesday, Trump said Colorado’s mail-in voting policies influenced his decision to move SPACECOM headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville.

By Courtney Albon

2 weeks ago

Coast Guard to get first MQ-9 drones

Current and former officials are heralding the move as a game-changer in the fight against smuggling.

By Carla Babb

2 weeks ago

Veterans’ voices shape report on the Afghanistan War’s lessons, impact

Veterans of the war in Afghanistan are telling a commission that their experience was not only hell, but but also confounding and demoralizing.

4 weeks ago