Marine Corps commandant recovering from open-heart surgery
The Marine Corps announced Monday night the commandant underwent open-heart surgery to correct a heart defect and is expected to return to full-duty after his rehabilitation.
Timeline: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization
The defense secretary has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, after complications from a surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer, the Pentagon disclosed Tuesday.
Pentagon's No. 2 not told of Austin hospitalization when she assumed his duties
The Pentagon's No. 2, Kathleen Hicks, was informed of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization two days after she assumed some of his duties.
Joint chiefs chairman holds first call with Chinese counterpart in over a year
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown's call with his Chinese counterpart Thursday is the highest military communication with China in over a year.
Defense secretary to hold meeting on Houthi attacks on commercial ships
In over a dozen incidents in the Red Sea since October, U.S. ships have either shot down drones or missiles or have had to come to the aid of ships targeted by the Houthis.
Air Force watchdog finds alleged Pentagon leaker's unit "enabled" leaks
The Air National Guard has taken action against 15 people "for dereliction in the performance of duties" in the wake of intelligence leaks that began as early as February 2022.
Army prosecutor fired over 2013 email questioning sexual assault claims
Brigadier General Warren Wells wrote in a 2013 email to staff: "the sexual assault ridiculousness continues."
Senate confirms hundreds of military promotions after Tuberville drops hold
"I'm happy that after so much unnecessary delay by one senator we have finally moved forward and given these men and women the promotions they deserve," Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
U.S. promises aid, field hospital in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war expands
The U.S. government says it will help establish a field hospital in Gaza as Israel expands its war against Hamas into the south of the Palestinian territory.
Top general probes allegations of alcohol consumption at key commands
The head of NORAD and U.S. NORTHCOM began an internal probe after a small number of alcohol containers were found in a classified workspace at U.S. Northern Command.
U.S. Navy warship shoots down drone fired from Yemen
The guided missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner defended itself against a drone fired from Yemen, according to two U.S. officials.
U.S. hits Iran-linked facility amid ongoing attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, Syria
The Pentagon announced the U.S. military carried out retaliatory strikes against an Iran-linked facility in eastern Syria after rocket and drone attacks against U.S. forces continued.
U.S. MQ-9 Drone shot down off the coast of Yemen
A defense official said the MQ-9 Reaper drone was operating in international airspace off of the coast of Yemen.
Pentagon pauses support for congressional travel to Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin issued a memo that pauses Defense Department support for congressional travel to Israel at this time and restricts visits by defense and military leaders.
Tuberville pressured by Republicans on floor to end military nominations hold
For hours on the Senate floor Wednesday, a group of Republican senators publicly broke with Alabama GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville over his hold on military nominations.