Military sexual assaults increased slightly in 2020, report says
The pandemic halted the prevalence survey the Department does every two years to estimate how many incidents occur, not just how many are reported.
Active-duty Marine indicted for actions during Capitol riot
Christopher Warnagiris is believed to be the first active-duty service member arrested in the riot investigation.
U.S. ship fires warning shots at Iranian boats
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said a group of 13 Iranian fast-attack boats "conducted unsafe and unprofessional maneuvers."
Pentagon inspector general to audit department's actions on UFOs
In April, the Defense Department confirmed the authenticity of different Navy videos showing objects described as a "sphere," "acorn," "pyramid" and "metallic blimp."
Pentagon halts border wall construction paid for with defense funds
In 2019, the Trump administration used Defense Department cash for border wall projects when Congress refused to fund them.
Gillibrand pushes overhaul of military's handling of sexual assault
The legislation, backed by a growing number of senators, would move prosecutorial decisions for serious crimes out of the chain of command and give it to independent military prosecutors.
West Point cadets expelled over worst cheating scandal in 40 years
The military academy is also ending a program meant to encourage cadets to adhere to its honor code.
Pentagon confirms authenticity of videos showing UFOs
Websites documenting sightings of UFO sightings showed photos and video of unidentified flying objects confirmed to have been captured on camera by Navy personnel.
Biden to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by 9/11
All forces will be withdrawn by September 11, 2021, the 20-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Biden to nominate the first woman to serve as Army Secretary
Christine Wormuth previously served in the National Security Council and then as the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy in the Obama administration.
Afghan female negotiators push for more representation
The four female members of the Afghan negotiating team in Doha emphasize that a successful peace settlement for Afghanistan require women at the table and in government.
Pentagon establishes working group to counter extremism in the ranks
At least 37 current or former military members were arrested in relation to the attack on the Capitol on January 6.
Pentagon announces new policies on transgender troops
The updated policies come on Trans Day of Visibility.
U.S. closely watching "escalation" near Ukraine-Russia border
Russian troops have been assembling near the border with Ukraine as tension rises almost 7 years after Putin's annexation of Crimea.
Pentagon receives request to provide space for migrant children
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said the Department of Defense has received a request from HHS to use two facilities.