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The inside story of the deadliest attack on a U.S. military base during the Iraq War
There’s a good reason why this Air Force general only wears 3 ribbons on his dress uniform
A county in Oregon wants to call in the National Guard to deal with all their illegal pot farms
What that one scene in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ teaches us about complaining in the military
9 months after getting Pentagon approval, Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t received the Medal of Honor
A veteran’s odyssey after hanging up the uniform in an America he doesn’t recognize
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Pentagon imposes stricter mask requirement for all troops and civilians
Cover your mouth AND nose, people.
Austin thanks National Guardsmen who are braving bitter cold to keep Washington, D.C. safe
Leading from the front.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to troops: I’m ‘proud to be back on your team’
"My job as Secretary of Defense is to make you more effective at doing yours."
Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as your next defense secretary
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
There’s a battle brewing in Congress over Biden’s defense secretary pick
Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin left active duty in 2016.
Meet retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, Biden’s pick for defense secretary
Lloyd Austin is a Silver Star recipient.
Trump’s new defense secretary nearly ate pavement outside the Pentagon on his first day of the job
For his part, Miller took it all in stride.
Trump privately discussed replacing SecDef Esper after the 2020 election
President Donald Trump has privately discussed with advisers the possibility of replacing Defense Secretary Mark Esper after the November election in the wake of a number of differences between them, a source familiar with the internal debate said on Wednesday
The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet
'I expect things to quiet down for a little, but I don't think this is over … simply because of how significant a figure Qasem Soleimani was.'
Acting SecDef Shanahan thinks the F-35 program is ‘f–ked up’ just like everyone else
I, for one, appreciate the candidness.
Mattis is Gone. Patrick Shanahan Is Now In Wonderland.
Patrick Shanahan has swallowed the "Red Pill" from the Matrix. Now he'll see how deep this rabbit hole goes.
Defense Secretary Mattis Is Out
President Donald Trump said Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is retiring “with distinction” at the end of February 2019, according to...
Mattis Reportedly Sees Himself As Trump’s ‘Babysitter’
Defense Secretary James Mattis reportedly views himself as President Donald Trump's “babysitter,” and his efforts to restrain the bombastic leader...
Mattis Uses In-Flight Safety Brief To Explain ‘America First’ To Allies
While on a flight to Washington last year, Defense Secretary James Mattis was pondering how to make President Donald Trump’s...
On The Road, Defense Secretary Mattis Is More ‘Warrior Monk’ Than ‘Mad Dog’
With the State Department in upheaval, and the president focused on “America First” domestic concerns, what diplomacy and foreign policy...
Mattis On Syria: ‘The Closer We Get The More Complex It Gets’
The Pentagon said Tuesday that the United States has detected “active handling of chemical weapons” at Syria’s Shayrat air base,...
West Point Creates Soldiers Who Are Best When Times Are Worst, Mattis Tells Graduating Class
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis spoke Saturday at the U.S. Military Academy graduation and commissioning, telling the West Point graduating class...
10 Things We Learned About Mattis From That ‘New Yorker’ Profile
Defense Secretary James Mattis, U.S. Marine Corps (retired), contains multitudes. An enigmatic figure lately spotted around the Pentagon’s E-ring looking...
Mattis Becomes The First Official Member Of Trump’s Administration
Retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis was confirmed as Defense secretary shortly after President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20....
LGBT Advocates Liked What They Heard From Mattis
Retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis faced his confirmation hearing for the post of Defense secretary on Jan. 12, where...
What It Takes To Run The Military, And Why Mattis Is Perfect
Former Secretary of Defense, CIA director, and lifelong statesman Leon Panetta has just one piece of advice for legendary Marine...
Leon Panetta On Why Civilian Control Of The Military Is Important
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a slew of generals to serve in his cabinet, calling into the question the long-held...
Mattis’ Confirmation Hearing Is This Week
Legendary retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis will face the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing for Defense...
Mattis To Be Named Secretary Of Defense
President-elect Donald Trump has selected retired Marine Gen. James Mattis to serve as his secretary of defense, according to the...
Being SecDef Could Ruin Mattis’ Legacy
“I love Mattis, but I don’t love him as SecDef,” writes Erin Simpson, senior editor of the foreign policy publication...
