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By Paul Szoldra Dec 21, 2018

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Mattis’ Predecessor Praises Him For Sticking To His Guns

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter not-so-subtly threw some shade at President Donald Trump in a statement praising current Defense Secretary...

By Adam Weinstein Jan 24, 2018

News

Check Out All The Weird Pricey Swag DoD Bigwigs Get From Foreign Dignitaries

Somewhere in the bowels of the Pentagon’s D-ring, there’s one fierce — and full — gift locker. So we’re led...

By Sarah Sicard May 18, 2017

News

Time Running Out For Mattis To Make A Call On Transgender Recruits

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has a little over a month to determine a ruling on the military’s transgender policy, with...

By James Clark May 4, 2017

Veterans Benefits

A Law Against ‘Double Dipping’ Is Forcing Disabled Vets To Pay Back Separation Benefits

The White House, Department of Veteran Affairs, and members of Congress are moving fast on veterans issues in 2017. They're...

By Lauren Katzenberg Mar 21, 2017

Analysis

General Fired For Partying At Strip Clubs On DoD’s Dime Keeps His Clearance

The Army general who racked up nearly $3,000 in charges on his government-issued credit card at strip clubs — and...

By Tara Copp, Stars and Stripes Dec 8, 2016

News

Marine Corps Says It Will Review Women-In-Combat Integration If Requested By Trump

The Pentagon’s decision to integrate women into combat positions will be reviewed if requested by President-elect Donald Trump, Marine Corps...

By James Clark Oct 14, 2016

Humor

Seth Meyers And Ash Carter Spend A Day Doing ‘Pentagon Stuff’

Ever wonder why Vladimir Putin rides a horse shirtless, what the nuclear launch codes are, or what negotiations between the...

By Sarah Sicard Jul 10, 2016

News

How Will The Pentagon’s New Transgender Policy Work?

After a year of deliberation, the Defense Department made the controversial decision to lift the ban on transgender service members...

By Mike Benitez Jun 24, 2016

Joining the Military

Rank And Pay Should Differ For Civilians Entering The Military Mid Career

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s recent Force of the Future initiative includes a provision that would expand the use of...

By Adam Linehan May 3, 2016

News

Navy SEAL Killed In Christian Village Near Mosul

Another American service member has been killed in Iraq, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced during a press conference in Germany...

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Mattis’ Predecessor Praises Him For Sticking To His Guns

Check Out All The Weird Pricey Swag DoD Bigwigs Get From Foreign Dignitaries

Time Running Out For Mattis To Make A Call On Transgender Recruits

A Law Against ‘Double Dipping’ Is Forcing Disabled Vets To Pay Back Separation Benefits

General Fired For Partying At Strip Clubs On DoD’s Dime Keeps His Clearance

Marine Corps Says It Will Review Women-In-Combat Integration If Requested By Trump

Seth Meyers And Ash Carter Spend A Day Doing ‘Pentagon Stuff’

How Will The Pentagon’s New Transgender Policy Work?

Rank And Pay Should Differ For Civilians Entering The Military Mid Career

Navy SEAL Killed In Christian Village Near Mosul