Pentagon upgrades awards of 3 Marines for actions after Abbey Gate attack

Five years after the attack in Afghanistan that killed 13 service members, the Pentagon upgraded the awards of three Marines who provided care in the wake of the blast.

• Aug 26

Former Stars and Stripes editor says firing was a "real shock"

Days after his sudden firing by the Pentagon, Erik Slavin, the former editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, told CBS News that "time will tell" whether the military newspaper will remain editorially independent.

• Aug 24

Stars and Stripes reporter on being fired

Lara Korte, a former Middle East reporter for the Stars and Stripes, a U.S. military news outlet that is partially funded by American taxpayers, joined CBS News 24/7 with her reaction to her firing by the Pentagon.

• Aug 24

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.

• Aug 22

The battle over Stars and Stripes

The newspaper for the American military has long taken pride in its editorial independence. But under the Trump administration, restrictions have been imposed, and the Pentagon's chief spokesman has vowed to rid the paper of "woke distractions."

• Aug 22

Pentagon fires news outlet staff members

New details have emerged in the firing of taxpayer-sponsored military publication Stars and Stripes staff members. Nancy Cordes has more.

• Aug 21

Reports of sexual assault in U.S. military declined for third straight year

The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment.

• Aug 21

Pentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say

Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the Trump administration.

• Aug 20

Sources: Stars and Stripes publisher may be fired

Pentagon officials have discussed firing Max Lederer, the 19-year publisher of Stars and Stripes, before his scheduled retirement at the end of September, U.S. officials tell CBS News. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

• Aug 20

New report on artillery plant boondoggle

A new report from ProPublica reveals a $533 million contract for a factory to make howitzer shells destined for Ukraine did not produce a single usable shell. Jesse Coburn, the author of that report, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Aug 14

Sailor went overboard USS Abraham Lincoln

A sailor went overboard off the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier earlier this month, but was quickly rescued. Sources say the incident is under investigation as family members fear that its long deployment is worsening mental health issues. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Aug 13

Astrophysicist Avi Loeb on new UFO files

The Pentagon has released a new batch of files related to unidentified flying objects. This is now the fifth release under an executive order President Trump signed in January. Astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins with analysis.

• Aug 7

Watch: Pentagon releases 16 new UFO videos

The Defense Department released a fifth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its fourth drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche.

• Aug 7

Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made

President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.

• Aug 6

Trump teases deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Trump is touting progress on the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and says a deal could be made as soon as Wednesday. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins "The Takeout" with more.

• Aug 5

U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles, sources say

CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.

• Aug 4

Pentagon lists 4 killed in Iran war under "Overseas Operations Casualties"

Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."

• Jul 26

Pentagon under fire over troop death tally

The Pentagon came under fire this week after its tally of the number of troops killed in the Iran war suddenly dropped from 18 to 14. Charlie D'Agata has more details on the discrepancy.

• Jul 24

Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain

The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.

• Jul 24

Navy withholding sailors' service history, in another curb on press access

The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor's service history.

• Jul 23

Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion

Senators on Tuesday grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine over the state of the war with Iran. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details.

• Jul 21

U.S. service member injuries rise

Almost 100 U.S. service members have been injured, with most returning to duty, in Iranian strikes in the Middle East this month, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told CBS News. It comes as the Iran war continues to escalate. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

• Jul 21

Pentagon identifies soldiers killed in Jordan

The Pentagon identified the U.S. soldiers who died Friday in an Iranian strike on a U.S. base in Jordan as 19-year-old Isabella Gonzales and 25-year-old Tyler James Feehan. A third service member is still missing in action. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Nikole Killion have the latest.

• Jul 20

2 U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan identified

The Pentagon has identified the two soldiers who died Friday in an Iranian drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

• Jul 20

Appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for reporters

The appeals court in Washington, D.C., divided 2-1 in ruling in favor of the Trump administration in the legal battle over the Pentagon's escort policy for journalists.

• Jul 17

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