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As It Happened: The 9/11 Pentagon Attack As It Happened: The 9/11 Pentagon Attack

By Task & Purpose

/ Sep 10 2020

‘Do your part’ — Joint Chiefs vice chair calls on leaders to end military suicide crisis ‘Do your part’ — Joint Chiefs vice chair calls on leaders to end military suicide crisis

/ Sep 8 2020

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Trump accuses Pentagon leaders of wanting to ‘fight wars’ to make defense companies rich Trump accuses Pentagon leaders of wanting to ‘fight wars’ to make defense companies rich

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 7 2020

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VA secretary could run the Pentagon if Trump fires Defense Secretary Esper, report says VA secretary could run the Pentagon if Trump fires Defense Secretary Esper, report says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 7 2020

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Return of the JEDI: Pentagon says Microsoft cloud is still better than Amazon Return of the JEDI: Pentagon says Microsoft cloud is still better than Amazon

/ Sep 4 2020

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The Pentagon used a hypersonic bullet to shoot down a mock cruise missile for the first time The Pentagon used a hypersonic bullet to shoot down a mock cruise missile for the first time

By Jared Keller

/ Sep 4 2020

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The Pentagon is terrified of talking to reporters again The Pentagon is terrified of talking to reporters again

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 4 2020

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The Pentagon is a shrine to antiquated technology where creative thinking goes to die The Pentagon is a shrine to antiquated technology where creative thinking goes to die

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 22 2020

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The Taliban didn’t shoot at US forces in Afghanistan a single time for three months, DoD claims The Taliban didn’t shoot at US forces in Afghanistan a single time for three months, DoD claims

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 18 2020

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Trump mocks his own Secretary of Defense as ‘Yesper’ and admits that he’s considered firing him Trump mocks his own Secretary of Defense as ‘Yesper’ and admits that he’s considered firing him

/ Aug 16 2020

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The Pentagon now has a task force searching for UFOs The Pentagon now has a task force searching for UFOs

By Paul Szoldra and Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 14 2020

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Trump privately discussed replacing SecDef Esper after the 2020 election Trump privately discussed replacing SecDef Esper after the 2020 election

/ Aug 12 2020

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5th time’s the charm? Pentagon has yet another civilian leader of special operations in 3 years 5th time’s the charm? Pentagon has yet another civilian leader of special operations in 3 years

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 10 2020

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SECDEF Esper: US will cut troop levels in Afghanistan to ‘less than 5,000’ SECDEF Esper: US will cut troop levels in Afghanistan to ‘less than 5,000’

/ Aug 9 2020

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SecDef Esper says ‘accident’ likely responsible for Beirut blast, contradicting Trump SecDef Esper says ‘accident’ likely responsible for Beirut blast, contradicting Trump

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 5 2020

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Democrats urge Pentagon to reverse policy banning LGBTQ Pride, Native Nations flags Democrats urge Pentagon to reverse policy banning LGBTQ Pride, Native Nations flags

/ Aug 1 2020

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The Pentagon has way more than 99 problems, and fixing them is one The Pentagon has way more than 99 problems, and fixing them is one

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 30 2020

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Pentagon to limit release of unclassified information as part of its war on leaks Pentagon to limit release of unclassified information as part of its war on leaks

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 21 2020

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The Pentagon is playing its C Team with so many top positions left unfilled The Pentagon is playing its C Team with so many top positions left unfilled

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 17 2020

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It’s not just the Confederate flag: the Pentagon’s new ban may apply to the Jolly Roger It’s not just the Confederate flag: the Pentagon’s new ban may apply to the Jolly Roger

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 17 2020

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Defense Secretary delivers a message to the Armed Forces Defense Secretary delivers a message to the Armed Forces

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 15 2020

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DoD is eliminating promotion photos and ordering services to review hairstyle regulations in fight against racism DoD is eliminating promotion photos and ordering services to review hairstyle regulations in fight against racism

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 15 2020

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Defense Secretary Esper confirms he was briefed on intel Russia offered bounties on US troops in Afghanistan Defense Secretary Esper confirms he was briefed on intel Russia offered bounties on US troops in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 9 2020

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10 Army bases are named for Confederate officers who committed ‘treason,’ joint chiefs chairman says 10 Army bases are named for Confederate officers who committed ‘treason,’ joint chiefs chairman says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 9 2020

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There were likely ‘missed signals’ ahead of killing of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén, joint chiefs chairman says There were likely ‘missed signals’ ahead of killing of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén, joint chiefs chairman says

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 9 2020

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Pentagon announces death of soldier in Kosovo Pentagon announces death of soldier in Kosovo

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 6 2020

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Pentagon authorizes two awards for troops involved in COVID-19 response Pentagon authorizes two awards for troops involved in COVID-19 response

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 2 2020

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Americans need to know how many of its troops are in harm’s way Americans need to know how many of its troops are in harm’s way

By Reps. Katie Porter and Jason Crow

/ Jun 30 2020

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The Pentagon is one step closer to fielding its smartest bomb ever The Pentagon is one step closer to fielding its smartest bomb ever

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 26 2020

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Pentagon identifies soldier who died from a non-combat incident in Jordan Pentagon identifies soldier who died from a non-combat incident in Jordan

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 24 2020

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The Pentagon still hasn’t delivered on the major privatized housing reforms it promised The Pentagon still hasn’t delivered on the major privatized housing reforms it promised

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 24 2020

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Pentagon ban on transgender troops on shaky legal ground after Supreme Court ruling Pentagon ban on transgender troops on shaky legal ground after Supreme Court ruling

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 16 2020

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Latest Pentagon official overseeing special operations leaving as musical chairs continue Latest Pentagon official overseeing special operations leaving as musical chairs continue

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 15 2020

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Every day, things get worse at the Pentagon Every day, things get worse at the Pentagon

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 13 2020

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SecDef Esper orders review of National Guard’s response to protests SecDef Esper orders review of National Guard’s response to protests

/ Jun 12 2020

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Joint Chiefs chairman apologizes for taking part in Trump’s church photo-op Joint Chiefs chairman apologizes for taking part in Trump’s church photo-op

/ Jun 11 2020

The Pentagon wants to base missiles in the Pacific to counter China. Some allies don’t want them The Pentagon wants to base missiles in the Pacific to counter China. Some allies don’t want them

/ Jun 10 2020

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7 ways James Mattis is more of a Marine than Sebastian Gorka will ever be 7 ways James Mattis is more of a Marine than Sebastian Gorka will ever be

By Paul Szoldra and Jared Keller

/ Jun 9 2020

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SecDef Esper rejects use of Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty troops for riot control SecDef Esper rejects use of Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty troops for riot control

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 3 2020

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‘Racism is real in America’ — SecDef Esper condemns the killing of George Floyd ‘Racism is real in America’ — SecDef Esper condemns the killing of George Floyd

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 3 2020

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Defense officials backtrack on Trump’s claim that Gen. Milley is ‘in charge’ of military response to violent protests Defense officials backtrack on Trump’s claim that Gen. Milley is ‘in charge’ of military response to violent protests

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 2 2020

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Pentagon spokesman clashes with New York Times over editorial criticizing bases named after Confederates Pentagon spokesman clashes with New York Times over editorial criticizing bases named after Confederates

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 26 2020

The Pentagon is no longer interested in using flying lasers to stop incoming missiles The Pentagon is no longer interested in using flying lasers to stop incoming missiles

By Jared Keller

/ May 21 2020

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‘Harley riding, tequila-drinking Navy SEAL’ nominated to oversee special operations at the Pentagon ‘Harley riding, tequila-drinking Navy SEAL’ nominated to oversee special operations at the Pentagon

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 20 2020

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Trump is purging the Pentagon of perceived enemies and installing loyalists in their place, critics say Trump is purging the Pentagon of perceived enemies and installing loyalists in their place, critics say

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 19 2020

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Leaked Pentagon memo warns of ‘real possibility’ of COVID-19 resurgence, vaccine not coming until summer 2021 Leaked Pentagon memo warns of ‘real possibility’ of COVID-19 resurgence, vaccine not coming until summer 2021

By Haley Britzky

/ May 19 2020

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Pentagon warns of potential ‘mass breakout’ of thousands of ISIS fighters in Syria Pentagon warns of potential ‘mass breakout’ of thousands of ISIS fighters in Syria

By Jared Keller

/ May 18 2020

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Does anybody care about UFOs anymore? Does anybody care about UFOs anymore?

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 16 2020

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SecDef Esper uses the USS Theodore Roosevelt to tout America’s naval supremacy amid the COVID-19 crisis SecDef Esper uses the USS Theodore Roosevelt to tout America’s naval supremacy amid the COVID-19 crisis

By Jared Keller

/ May 13 2020

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Pentagon health agency contradicts Esper’s claim that Navy ships at sea are ‘safest place to be’ right now Pentagon health agency contradicts Esper’s claim that Navy ships at sea are ‘safest place to be’ right now

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 7 2020

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Esper: The ‘safest place to be’ during the COVID-19 pandemic is on a Navy ship at sea Esper: The ‘safest place to be’ during the COVID-19 pandemic is on a Navy ship at sea

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 4 2020

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SecDef Esper: Russia and China are taking advantage of COVID-19 to advance their interests in Europe SecDef Esper: Russia and China are taking advantage of COVID-19 to advance their interests in Europe

/ May 4 2020

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Military sexual assaults have reached a four-year high as the Pentagon downplays its failures Military sexual assaults have reached a four-year high as the Pentagon downplays its failures

By Task & Purpose

/ Apr 30 2020

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Lawmakers are furious over the Pentagon’s lackluster, disjointed COVID-19 response Lawmakers are furious over the Pentagon’s lackluster, disjointed COVID-19 response

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 28 2020

The F-35 still can’t go supersonic without compromising its critical stealth tech, and the Pentagon is OK with that The F-35 still can’t go supersonic without compromising its critical stealth tech, and the Pentagon is OK with that

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 28 2020

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Pentagon confirms videos of UFOs are real but says there’s nothing to see here Pentagon confirms videos of UFOs are real but says there’s nothing to see here

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 27 2020

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Pentagon releases Navy videos showing “unidentified aerial phenomena,” formerly known as UFOs Pentagon releases Navy videos showing “unidentified aerial phenomena,” formerly known as UFOs

By Task & Purpose

/ Apr 27 2020

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More than 60 lawmakers want to award James Mattis the Congressional Gold Medal More than 60 lawmakers want to award James Mattis the Congressional Gold Medal

/ Apr 24 2020

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Pentagon leaders thank Trump for pushing the US closer to a war with Iran Pentagon leaders thank Trump for pushing the US closer to a war with Iran

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 22 2020

Speaking of COVID-19, the Pentagon would like to remind you that it invented the Internet Speaking of COVID-19, the Pentagon would like to remind you that it invented the Internet

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 16 2020

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The USS Theodore Roosevelt fiasco shows how paranoid the Pentagon is about China The USS Theodore Roosevelt fiasco shows how paranoid the Pentagon is about China

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 12 2020

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Defense Secretary directs troops to wear face coverings when social distancing isn’t possible Defense Secretary directs troops to wear face coverings when social distancing isn’t possible

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 5 2020

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Planned $1 billion cut in US aid would come from Pentagon fund for Afghan security forces Planned $1 billion cut in US aid would come from Pentagon fund for Afghan security forces

/ Apr 5 2020

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Listen to Trump, Esper, and Milley speak straight to troops and their families about COVID-19 Listen to Trump, Esper, and Milley speak straight to troops and their families about COVID-19

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 1 2020