Pentagon puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert to deploy if requested by NATO
The Defense Department has notified units to be prepared to deploy to Europe if NATO needs them.
Biden presented with options to bolster NATO with U.S. troops
The number of troops sent to the eastern flank could increase tenfold if Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to a Pentagon official.
U.S. orders families of embassy staff to leave Ukraine
State Department also allowing non-emergency personnel to leave Kyiv amid Russia's military buildup on the borders, but Ukraine and some other U.S. allies say it's "premature."
U.S., NATO to surge weaponry to Ukraine to help shore up defenses
An array of lethal and non-lethal weapons systems have been approved to give Ukraine the means to defend itself.
Blinken to meet Russian counterpart amid rising concerns over buildup near Ukraine
U.S. officials warned Tuesday that Russia could launch an attack at any point.
First known armed services religious exemptions to COVID vaccine granted
These are believed to be the first religious exemptions granted to any service members, out of over 13,000 military requests.
Army has relieved six active-duty commanders for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The Army has not yet initiated separations for soldiers refusing the vaccine but expects further guidance later this month.
U.S. Navy promises to fix the Hawaii water contamination crisis
The cost of responding to this crisis so far is "well over $250 million," according to the deputy commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
A year after Capitol riot, hundreds face charges but questions remain
The dozens of sentences imposed thus far range from probation to over 5 years in prison.
Pentagon says about 100 service members engaged in extremist activity in 2021
The news comes about one year after some military members participated in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Nearly 12% of those charged in the Jan. 6 probe have military ties
At least 81 of the more than 700 individuals accused of participating in the Capitol attack are current or former service members.
First members of military are discharged for refusing COVID vaccine
The Air Force has discharged 27 service members.
No troops will be charged in Kabul strike that killed 10 civilians
The investigation, conducted by Lieutenant General Sami Said, the Air Force inspector general, found no violation of law, negligence, or dereliction of duty.
Russia amassing troops near Ukrainian border: What you need to know
U.S. intelligence is warning that Russia could invade Ukraine as early as January, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News last week.
House approves $768 billion defense funding bill
The bill had bipartisan support, garnering 364 votes.