Over 8,000 service members were released or left the military over COVID-19 vaccine mandates. President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to reinstate military service members…
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Defense Secretary Outlines Vision for the Pentagon
He promises to restore warrior ethos, rebuild the military, and reestablish deterrence. After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was sworn into office on Saturday he released a statement outlining…
Read MoreUSMC Seeks Feedback to Strengthen Suicide Prevention Measures
The survey seeks to tailor safety programs and messaging to better support service members and their families. The U.S. Marine Corps is collecting input from active-duty Marines on…
Read MorePresident Trump Fires 17 Agency Inspectors General
The move is at odds with a 2022 law that requires a 30-day notice before these presidential appointees are removed. On Friday night, President Donald Trump removed the…
Read MoreSenate Confirms DOD and DHS Secretaries
The vice president cast the tie-breaking vote on defense secretary confirmation. On Friday, members of the Senate voted on the confirmation of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense.…
Read MoreThe U.S. Army Anticipates Recruitment Success in 2025
Record-breaking contracts, the Future Soldier Prep Course, and revamped recruitment strategies drive the Army’s turnaround after years of challenges. The U.S. Army announced the service is on track…
Read MoreSenate Advances Defense Secretary Nomination
Senator Collins expresses reservations about Hegseth’s views of women serving in combat. Members of the Senate advanced Pete Hegseth’s nomination on Thursday after the Senate Armed Services Committee…
Read MoreSecretary Austin’s Secret Hospitalization Risked National Security
The Pentagon Inspector General released a transparency report before the end of the term. The Office of the Pentagon Inspector General released its report on Defense Secretary Lloyd…
Read MoreSenate Committee Holds Hearing for Defense Secretary Nominee
Members question Pete Hegseth’s character and military philosophy. On Tuesday, the Senate Armed Services Committee began the confirmation process for President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete…
Read MoreSenate Begins Confirmation Hearings for Incoming Cabinet Nominees
About a dozen nominees will be examined by committees this week. Senate Committees will hold nearly a dozen nomination meetings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet expected nominees this…
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