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Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academies

Hegseth directed schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability and past military experience, among other qualifications.

By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III

3 days ago

More data, comms, countermeasures needed for Special Ops aircraft

From their largest to smallest aircraft, upgrades are needed for the next fight, Special Operations Command officials said.

5 days ago

Hegseth champions special operations as the force for today’s threats

There has been a 200% increase in SOF missions over the past three years, the defense secretary said.

7 days ago

Head Navy officer lists top tasks for service, eyes 2027

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby listed improved recruiting and the embrace of unmanned and manned systems as priorities.

10 days ago

Hegseth backs Air Force three-star Grynkewich for top Europe job

On the Joint Staff, Grynkewich has helped direct U.S. forces around the world in a year marked by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and China’s rise.

By Noah Robertson

11 days ago

Pentagon jobs cuts delay plans to expand assault, suicide prevention

Defense Department personnel cuts will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians for prevention work within the military, officials said.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 weeks ago