Defense / Defense news - 9 hours ago
Biden repeals Trump-era ban on transgender military service
The move reinstates an Obama-era policy that allowed transgender individuals to openly serve in the military.
Defense / Defense news - 9 hours ago
The move reinstates an Obama-era policy that allowed transgender individuals to openly serve in the military.
Defense / Defense news - 2 days ago
Republican governors of New Hampshire, Florida, Texas and Montana all now have said they’re calling Guardsmen from their states home. Some 7,000 will remain in D.C. through Feb. 6.
Defense / Defense news - 3 days ago
Hundreds of Guard members who poured into Washington after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol have tested positive for Covid-19 or are quarantining in nearby hotels.
Defense / Defense news - 3 days ago
Austin's nomination was approved despite concerns among Democrats and Republicans about appointing another recently retired general.
Defense / Defense news - 4 days ago
Guardsmen were later let back into facilities after an outcry from lawmakers.
Defense / Defense news - 4 days ago
The news comes after Biden pledged during the campaign to save the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which limits each countries' number of deployed nuclear weapons.
Defense / Defense news - 4 days ago
Democrats called on the new president to work with Congress to kill the 2002 authorization for the Iraq War and hone the 2001 powers for the war on terrorism.
Defense / Defense news - 4 days ago
No one immediately took responsibility for the attack, but Iraqi military officials said it was the work of the Islamic State group.
Defense / Defense news - 4 days ago
No one immediately took responsibility for the attack, but Iraqi military officials said it was the work of the Islamic State group.
Defense / Defense news - 5 days ago
This story is based on conversations with 10 Pentagon and Biden officials involved in the transition, most of whom spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive conversations.
Defense / Defense news - 5 days ago
"His character and integrity are unquestioned and he possesses the knowledge and skill to effectively lead the Pentagon," Sen. Jack Reed said.
Defense / Defense news - 6 days ago
President-elect Joe Biden’s team may have difficulty removing Michael Ellis from the civil service post.
Defense / Defense news - 6 days ago
Austin has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill and outlining his views to bolster civilian control with skeptical lawmakers.
Defense / Defense news - 6 days ago
Austin has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill and outlining his views to bolster civilian control with skeptical lawmakers.
Defense / Defense news - 6 days ago
The FBI found problems with an additional 10 troops during vetting, and all were removed from the mission “out of an abundance of caution."