Department of Defense
Ex–White House Doctor Denies Watchdog Allegations of On-Duty Intoxication
The report outlines alcohol-related allegations during two presidential trips in 2014 and 2016.
COVID Vaccine Not Required for Military Personnel, Even Ahead of Deployment
Although the Department of Defense has not instituted a COVID-19 vaccine requirement, eligible personnel are encouraged to receive them.
Eyeing China, Biden Pentagon Nominee Advocates for Robust Defense Budget
Dr. Kathleen Hicks appears set for an easy and quick Senate confirmation
Joint Chiefs Issue Rare Political Rebuke Ahead of Inauguration Day
Top uniformed officials at the Defense Department released a memorandum underscoring military personnel's pledges to protect "the Constitutional process" ahead of Inauguration Day.
Pentagon Announces Commission to Rename Confederate-Named Military Bases
The commission has just under two years to analyze which Department of Defense bases, buildings and equipment need renaming and to suggest new names based on input from local communities.
Fact Check: Did Trump Call in National Guard After Rioters Stormed Capitol?
After President Trump claimed he directed the National Guard for immediate deployment after the Capitol Building raid, several reports point to Vice President Pence as the lead White House orchestrater.
Defense Secretary Condemns Capitol Riots, Pledges Peaceful Transition
"Yesterday's violence at the Capitol was reprehensible and contrary to the tenets of the United States Constitution," Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller said in a statement.
COVID Vaccine Distribution Plan by State as Pfizer Rollout Begins
The initial delivery of the Pfizer orders for the vaccine will be completed by Wednesday, according to the Department of Defense.
Lloyd Austin is the Right Choice for Defense Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has made an inspired choice in selecting retired general Lloyd Austin to be secretary of defense in his administration.
DoD Senior Officials, Health Care Workers May Be First to Get COVID Vaccine
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Thomas McCaffery said that members of the DoD could be vaccinated within two days of the vaccine's approval for use.
Facing Pushback on Defense Secretary Pick, Biden Makes Case for Gen. Austin
Facing bipartisan pushback, President-elect Joe Biden has set out to defend his pick for defense secretary, describing the retired four-star general as a "leader of extraordinary character, courage, experience and accomplishment" more than a month out from a potentially contentious U.S. Senate confirmation fight.
Beijing Sees Way Back for U.S.-China Ties Under Biden's Defense Secretary
While Lloyd Austin—President-elect Joe Biden's pick for defense secretary—could face bipartisan opposition on Capitol Hill, Beijing appears to view the retired general as a positive cabinet choice.
Dems Fear Erosion of Civilian Military Control After Biden Defense Pick
Democrats expressed misgivings about starting a tradition of confirming a defense secretary who is a recently retired service member, as the top Pentagon post is intended for a civilian.
Biden's Pick for Defense Secretary Expected to Face Bipartisan Opposition
The rule about the waiver was established over fears that a former general might be too familiar with soldiers still in active duty.
Trump Pulls Back Troops Fighting Al-Shabab Terrorist Group in Somalia
"While a change in force posture, this action is not a change in U.S. policy," read a Friday statement from the Department of Defense.
Defense Bill Released Without Section 230 Repeal, Despite Trump Veto Threat
Republicans and Democrats in Congress have agreed to a version of an annual defense funding bill that does not include a repeal of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides protections for social media companies like Facebook and Twitter to moderate their content.
Biden's Dilemma: Military or Civilian Control of the Department of Defense?
No one in the array of voices Newsweek heard from challenged Lloyd Austin's record but worried if President Donald Trump's choice to seek a waiver for James Mattis set a precedent threatening civilian-military separation.
40% of Top Pentagon Seats Empty After Donald Trump's Firing of Mark Esper
With only 61 days left until Inauguration Day, it's unlikely that President Donald Trump will fill these 24 positions with Senate-approved appointees.
General Says Military Doesn't Take Oath to Individual amid Pentagon Changes
Mark Milley also said servicemembers did not take an oath to "a king or queen, or tyrant or dictator."
John Bolton Rails Against Trump's 'Dangerous' Pentagon Shake-Up
The former national security adviser also said Trump's decision to fire Mark Esper was "utterly unjustified."
Half of Joe Biden's DoD Transition Team Are Women—Trump Had Just One
"The President-elect and Vice President-elect are committed to building an administration that looks like America," read a Tuesday statement from the Biden-Harris Transition Team.
House Armed Services Chair Warns of 'Chaos' As Pentagon Officials Exit
"If this is the beginning of a trend," House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith wrote Tuesday, "then the next 70 days will be precarious at best and downright dangerous at worst."
GOP-Led Senate Panel Proposes Adding $69B to Pentagon's 'Overseas War Fund'
GOP senators added $69 billion for "overseas operations" as part of their $696 billion Pentagon spending bill for 2021.
'Forever Chemical' Research Delayed Due to COVID-19, Pentagon Says
Director Herb Nelson said progress on PFAS-free firefighting foam had been delayed by about six months because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Debate: Should the U.S. Pursue an Offense-Oriented Cyber Warfare Strategy?
Jamil N. Jaffer of George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School debates Bonnie Kristian of Defense Priorities.
The U.S. Needs a Cyber Strategy Designed for Defense
A offensive-oriented cyber warfare strategy is reckless.
The Best (Cyber) Defense Is a Good (Cyber) Offense
We are already engaged in a very real cyber war. We must recognize and confront reality.
Army General Refutes Trump's Claim U.S. Fights Wars to Help Manufacturers
"Many of these leaders have sons and daughters who have gone to combat or may be in combat right now," General James McConville said.
Trump Orders Historic Military Newspaper Stars and Stripes Shut Down
The decision from the Pentagon to close the paper down comes shortly after a "Military Times" poll that showed Trump's popularity with the troops has declined.
Resist the Siren Song of Big Tech 'National Champions'
We need to be very careful and strategic in how we confront communist China.