Military requests pulling 200 troops back from California protest duty
The commander in charge of the troops in LA asked the Defense Secretary if 200 of those forces could be returned to wildfire fighting duty.
By Tara Copp, AP
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Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to defend Trump’s defense budget plan
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 8, 2025.
Defense Health Agency director retires abruptly
Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland has retired as director of the Defense Health Agency, officials announced Friday.
By Karen Jowers
Space Force will play ‘central role’ in Iron Dome, service chief says
The Space Force is evaluating what systems it already has in development to support President Trump's order and what capabilities it would need to build.
NGAD engines pass key design reviews, prototype work underway
Work continues on the engines that might one day power the Next Generation Air Dominance fighter, though the fate of NGAD itself is still undetermined.
Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."
By Jen Judson
Air Force tightens rules on shaving waivers, uniform patches
Under new Air Force standards, fewer airmen will be able to secure shaving waivers that allow them to grow beards.
Kendall floats F-35 successor, casts 2050 vision for Air Force
The Air Force and Space Force "need to go through a transformation" by 2050, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said on the eve of his departure.
Special ops leaders eye alarming levels of adversary collaboration
China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are all finding ways to antagonize U.S. efforts.
By Todd South
US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership
The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve on-orbit capabilities.
Army secretary fires four-star general for command board meddling
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth fired Gen. Charles Hamilton, the first Army four-star to be fired in nearly 20 years.
By Todd South
Army two-star received verbal counseling for suspension incident
Maj. Gen. Joseph Lestorti continues to serve and has been selected for a follow on assignment.
By Todd South