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GOP hopefuls debate China, Ukraine, troops at US southern border
Several candidates at the first Republican debate held Wednesday advocated sending more active-duty troops to work along the U.S. border with Mexico.
Second lady: It’s ‘imperative’ to support military spouses
Karen Pence says she wants to elevate military spouses and encourage businesses to hire them.
By Karen Jowers
Pence on hand as his Hoosier son receives Wings of Gold
Marine 1st Lt. Michael Pence was among seven pilots pinned with golden wings Friday at Naval Air Station Meridian in Mississippi.
US: Possible October talks with North Korea on war remains
The U.S. hopes to begin face-to-face negotiations with North Korea next month on terms for resuming on-the-ground searches in North Korea for remains of American servicemen, a senior Pentagon official said Thursday.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Karen Pence opens campaign to help support military spouses
Karen Pence, the vice president’s wife, opened a campaign Thursday to help military spouses get the support and services they need.
McCain honored at US Capitol as a patriot and a national inspiration
The Navy veteran turned Arizona senator was the 31st person to lay in state at the Capitol Building -- an honor reserved for American heroes.
McCain services set for Phoenix, Washington and US Naval Academy
Sen. John McCain’s service to his country began more than six decades ago at the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and will end there in a cemetery overlooking Maryland’s Severn River.
Failure to launch? Trump’s Space Force faces Senate skeptics
If President Donald Trump wants his proposed Space Force to have a life beyond a campaign rally applause line, his administration will have to win over skeptics of both parties, especially in the U.S. Senate.
By Joe Gould
Space Force and midterms share stage as Trump signs Pentagon policy bill
President Donald Trump signed the annual defense policy bill at the Army’s Fort Drum, turning the $716 billion budget package into law.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon chief defends his reversal on Space Force, says it’s the right thing to do
Mattis says he wanted to define what's needed before rushing in to it.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Think Space Force is a joke? Here are four major space threats to take seriously
While the merits of a new military organization dedicated to space are debatable, U.S. national security space systems are vulnerable to a wide array of threats.
By Joe Gould