Pentagon open to changes on handling sexual assault cases
But Austin and Milley voiced reservations about overhauling the military justice system for all serious crimes, as outlined in a bill from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
Drone refuels U.S. Navy fighter jet in midair for the first time
A Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet and an unmanned aircraft were connected by a hose as the drone transferred jet fuel to the aircraft in the skies over the Midwest.
Government report unable to explain source of many UFOs
The government is expected to release its report on unidentified aerial phenomena this month.
Former Marine's mission to paint every Medal of Honor recipient
In the final eight years of his life, he painted over 220 of them in action, which have now been published in a book.
Lawmakers call for ambassador to protect Afghan women
U.S. forces face a deadline to withdraw by September 11, 2021.
Defense Dept commission to visit 10 sites with Confederate names
The commission evaluating whether to rename Confederate sites will be visiting Fort Bragg, Fort Benning, and Fort Hood beginning this summer.
Lawmakers want Afghans who aided U.S. troops to get visas faster
In a letter to the White House on Wednesday, Senator Jeanne Shaheen and 19 other senators asked for an increase in allotted SIVs, citing the increased Taliban threat to Afghan allies.
Space Force commander fired after podcast remarks
The Space Force said Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier was removed "due to loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead."
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.