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Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84

Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.

4 days ago

Tricare to increase pharmacy copayments, add new benefits in 2026

The new rates reflect a 12% to 15.8% rise over current copays for medications purchased at retail pharmacies and through the Tricare mail-order pharmacy.

By Patricia Kime

11 days ago

Trump calls for Russia, Ukraine to ‘stop where they are’

President Trump has called for Russia and Ukraine to “stop where they are” and quit fighting after concluding talks in Washington Friday with Zelenskyy.

By Carla Babb

3 weeks ago

Airman’s cocaine bust conviction overturned on workout powder appeal

A judge decided government prosecutors did not adequately consider the airman's defense that the flagged substance could've been tainted pre-workout power.

By Hope Hodge Seck

6 weeks ago

Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’

Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.

By Claire Barrett

7 weeks ago

Trump order aims to rebrand Defense Department as Department of War

The order comes as some of President Trump's closest supporters on Capitol Hill proposed legislation that would codify the new name into law.

2 months ago