House advances legislation to award WWII battalion the Congressional Gold Medal
The members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion with the motto "No Mail, Low Morale" made sure troops on the frontlines got their mail.
Russian forces have yet to capture a city in Ukraine, U.S. defense official says
"The Ukrainians are putting up a very stiff and brave and heroic resistance, but we are only in Day Four," the senior defense official said.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 100 missiles, 75 bombers, official says
The initial Russian barrage included ballistic, cruise and surface-to-air missiles, the U.S. official said.
Reports of sexual assault at U.S. military academies rose over the past year
The annual report on sexual assault at U.S. military academies released Thursday shows the highest number of sexual assault reports since the Pentagon began tracking the data.
Reporters urge Pentagon to let journalists embed with U.S. troops in Eastern Europe
The Pentagon says it's still assessing the appropriate level of access to the troops.
Service members forced to "play God" amid chaotic Afghan withdrawal, Army investigation details
The Army investigation into the August 26 Abbey Gate attack at the Kabul airport included interviews with over 130 people.
Air Force ordered to pay more than $230 million in 2017 Texas church shooting
The shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, was the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history.
Pentagon releases report on servicemembers killed in Kabul in August
The August attack took place in the closing days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
U.S. to deploy 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe
The troops are headed to Romania and Poland, and also to Germany. The Pentagon has warned that Russia could invade Ukraine at any time.
Defense Secretary says "conflict is not inevitable" in Ukraine
Austin and Milley said there is still time for diplomacy as Russia has built up troops along Ukraine's border.
Navy confirms authenticity of photo and video showing F-35 that crashed
The fighter jet crashed off the side of an aircraft carrier Monday, the Navy said.
Pentagon steps up efforts to prevent civilian casualties in airstrikes
The initiative comes on the heels of a report that found that the Defense Department's processes can lead to a systemic undercounting of civilian casualties.
NATO kicks off large naval exercise in Mediterranean amid tensions with Russia
The exercise has been planned since 2020 and will not test scenarios related to Ukraine.
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.