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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

4 weeks ago

Pentagon awards $7.8 billion in missile contracts for US and allies

The Pentagon ordered thousands of new missiles for the Air Force, Navy and a host of allies, including NATO nations, Ukraine and Israel, among others.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

2 months ago

Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons

Trump on Tuesday offered a more cautious tone on what to expect after he threatened Russia a day earlier with steep tariffs.

3 months ago

USS Oscar Austin crew awarded combat action ribbon for Red Sea actions

The destroyer provided combat support to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea.

4 months ago

USS Harry S. Truman returns to US after months of battling Houthis

The Truman saw continuous action for over 50 days, conducting precision airstrikes and launching missiles while under constant fire from Houthi militants.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 months ago

Sentinel nuclear missiles will need new silos, Air Force says

The Sentinel ICBM program is already alarmingly over budget, and trying to reuse 55-year-old Minuteman III silos would put it even further behind.

By Stephen Losey

5 months ago