Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new bill
Suffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.
By Todd South
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Senators demand new investigation into former Gen. Milley’s conduct
Republican lawmakers are asking for punishment against the former Joint Chiefs Chairman for perceived moves undermining civilian control of the military.
Jersey barriers headed to US-Mexico border, but rules on military’s role still not finalized
Military is still working out the rules that will govern active duty troops operating at the border, Mattis said.
By Tara Copp, AP
‘I won’t even call him a man': Mattis rips into synagogue shooter
Mattis has frequently encouraged military to serve as a leading example of civility during internal violence and instability.
By Tara Copp, AP
If US, Saudi Arabia split over journalist’s murder, will troops ever be able to leave Syria?
The US needs Saudi Arabia for regional stability; but does that still include needing the crown prince?
By Tara Copp, AP
800 active-duty troops to be sent to Mexican border
The military is preparing to send at least 800 more troops to the Mexican border to help the Border Patrol, as a caravan of thousands of Central American migrants continues to move north.
US House bill would close door on Saudi arms sales
A bipartisan group of 21 House lawmakers have introduced a bill to immediately stop all military sales and aid to Saudi Arabia’s government.
By Joe Gould
The military could see big changes if Democrats win control of Congress
As polls show the possibility of significant Democratic wins in the midterms, military advocates may soon have to grapple with the possibility of a politically divided government.
Two Navy warships transit Taiwan Strait
Officials in Beijing have yet to comment on passage of the American destroyer and cruiser, but in the past the Chinese government has taken a hard line against Navy vessels transiting the waterway separating mainland China from Taiwan.
By Tara Copp, AP and Carl Prine
Mattis reacts to deadly attack in Afghanistan; Taliban says it targeted top US commander
The Taliban claim responsibility for the assault, saying they targeted the top U.S. commander in the country.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Mattis: Tyndall aircraft damaged by hurricane likely fixable
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis sounded optimistic Monday about the chances of repairing an unknown number of F-22s and other aircraft that were damaged when Hurricane Michael battered Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida last week.
To up fighter readiness levels, Pentagon looks to retire older planes and fix supply chains
Fleets are going to have to get smaller to get healthier, it appears.
By Aaron Mehta