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Trump taps businessman John Phelan to be Navy secretary

Phelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House.

By Leo Shane III

5 days ago

Women in combat ‘proficient,’ SecDef says, dismissing calls for change

Austin praised women in the military and said they should not be removed from front-line fighting posts.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

12 days ago

Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon

The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP

3 weeks ago

Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense Secretary

Hegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

3 weeks ago

Israeli soldier seen celebrating Trump win by firing grenades in Gaza

The Israeli army says it will punish a soldier seen in a video firing a grenade launcher indiscriminately in Gaza to celebrate Trump’s election.

3 weeks ago

Pentagon chief directs military to conduct smooth transition to Trump

In a memo, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reminded service members of their obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.

4 weeks ago

Former VA secretary to lead Trump’s Pentagon transition efforts

Robert Wilkie served in both the Defense Department and VA during Trump's first presidency.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Trump vows peace in chaotic Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy.

Donald Trump will return to the U.S. presidency as a brutal war in Gaza rages and Israel presses its offensive against the Hezbollah militant group.

4 weeks ago

How veterans are faring in the 2024 election

Military Times will be tracking all of the congressional races featuring veterans on election night and beyond.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Rival nations try to ‘divide, degrade, deceive’ US voters, experts say

Foreign actors, like Russia and Iran, have been trying to convince American voters that the process is too corrupt to participate in, experts say.

By Nikki Wentling

5 weeks ago

Israel launches military strikes against Iran

Israeli military officials said the attacks were in retaliation for Iran's Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack on Israel.

5 weeks ago

Army ordered to release records on Trump’s Arlington cemetery visit

Service officials must this week make public their records on the former president's controversial visit to Arlington Cemetery in August.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago