U.S. military
Armored Military Humvee Stolen In California, FBI Search Underway
The vehicle was stolen from the National Guard Armory in Bell, a suburb of Los Angeles, California, on Friday.
Russia Security Chief Calls On Biden to Drop 'Aggressive' Rhetoric
The former Russian president said he is pessimistic a Biden presidency would mean better ties between Washington and the Kremlin.
Navy SEAL Faces 22 Years For Alleged Role In Hazing Death of Green Beret
Special Warfare Operator Tony DeDolph, a member of the Navy's elite Seal Team Six, on Thursday reportedly pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and other charges related to the 2017 death of Army Green Beret Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar.
Threat of Pro-Trump Violence in DC Overshadows Inauguration Security Plans
"If al Qaeda or Iran undertakes an attack, even if the Russians nuke us, we'll be ready," a senior military officer says sardonically. "But if there's a domestic breakdown, I'm not so sure."
Exclusive: Donald Trump's Martial-Law Talk Has Military on Red Alert
In secret meetings, ranking officers are discussing how the military would respond to any chaos around the inauguration and transition.
All I Want for Christmas is a Saner Foreign Policy
The best gift Washington can give to the American people this holiday season is a large dose of common sense in U.S. foreign and national security policy.
US Military Taking 'Targeted Actions' Against 'Wide-Spread, Evolving' Hack
"To date, we have no evidence of compromise of the DODIN. We will continue to work with the whole-of-government effort to mitigate cyber threats to the nation," Defense Information Systems Agency Director Vice Admiral Nancy Norton told Newsweek.
Two Men Found Dead in Fort Bragg Military Training Area in North Carolina
Agents from the Army Criminal Investigation Command are investigating the incident. The deaths are not believed to be linked to official unit training.
Trump Veto Threat Sparks GOP Revolt on Defense Bill in Big Win for Dems
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe said he informed the president that they were moving forward—without Trump's demand to strip legal protections for social media companies. The proposal also includes renaming military bases named after Confederate Army officers.
GOP Break With Trump for Threatening to Veto Defense Funding Over Big Tech
The commander in chief said that unless Congress abolishes Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which provides social media companies legal protections against third-party content, he would "be forced to unequivocally VETO" the National Defense Authorization Act.
Trump's Pentagon Tantrum is Damaging, But Coup Attempt It Is Not
On top of strong norms against partisan intervention by the U.S. military, this President has done little to endear himself to the top brass, and they in return have little desire to support him. Even the troops are divided.
Celebrate Service, Not a Uniform, This Veterans Day
We've transferred the weight of glory from the missions themselves to those who wear the uniform. We ache for heroes, especially in a time when our society is falling apart.
Veterans Criticize Trump's Calls to Stop Vote Count
Absentee ballots may play a significant role in the outcome of some battleground states where votes are still being tallied.
Pentagon Denies Esper to Quit As U.S. Election Votes Still Being Counted
Esper is second only to commander-in-chief President Donald Trump himself when it comes to authority over the U.S. armed forces, even while election votes are counted.
DoD to Counsel Republican Improperly Using Military Uniform in Campaign Ads
Republican Rep. Doug Collins, who is challenging incumbent GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler in Georgia, violated DoD policy at least two dozen times last week alone by using images of himself donning his Air Force uniform in campaign ads posted to social media.
Republican Breaking DoD Rules on Military Uniforms in Ads Riles Vets
In the past five days, Republican Senate candidate Doug Collins, a Georgia congressman, has violated Defense Department policy at least two dozen times by improperly using photos of himself in uniform for campaign ads.
Taliban Endorses Trump, Hopes for US Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan
On Thursday Trump surprised many by saying troops should be out by Christmas, a plan military officials described as "ridiculous."
Veterans: Trump Suggesting Gold Star Families Gave Him COVID 'Disgusting
"It's just the latest incident of Trump abdicating his responsibilities and shifting the blame to others," Purple Heart-recipient Alan Pitts told Newsweek. "It's extremely sad and embarrassing."
U.S. Military 'Ready to Fight' Even As Joint Chiefs Quarantined, Trump Sick
"There is no change to the operational readiness or mission capability of the U.S. Armed Forces," Pentagon spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman said in a statement sent to Newsweek.
Veteran Groups Question Trump's Commitment to End Wars, Support for Troops
"We've been at war for two decades. No one mentioned finding an end to those wars," Army veteran and CEO of Diesel Jack Media/Ranger Up, told Newsweek.
U.S. Army Suicides Increase 30% During Pandemic Among Active-Duty Members
Mental health specialists said they saw a corresponding uptick in referrals among veterans since the pandemic started.
U.S. Military, Spies, Allies Fight Fake News Online with Wit and Humor
"I know there is some risk to my style of humor, but who wants Army leaders who are risk averse?" Lieutenant General Theodore D. Martin, deputy commander of the Army Training and Doctrine and Command, told Newsweek.
State Trooper Accused of Selling Stolen Military Equipment
The former marine was taken into custody on charges of conspiracy, theft of government property, and transporting stolen goods between states.
State Department Uses Image of Navy Blue Angels to Celebrate U.S. Air Forc
Many on Twitter were quick to point out that the photo used by the government agency was not of the Air Force but rather a flight demonstration team formed by the Navy.
Over 200 Retired Senior Military Leaders Endorse Donald Trump
The endorsement comes after it was reported that Trump disparaged American soldiers killed in combat as "losers" and "suckers."
Collusion Between Democrats and the Media Reaches a New Low
The Democrat-media cabal is clearly starting to worry that President Trump might be re-elected.
I Personally Know How President Trump Pays Respect to Our Fallen Heroes
The Atlantic's irresponsible journalism is also fake news.
Trump Allies Use Iraq War to Deflect Claim He Called Dead Troops 'Losers'
President Donald Trump's allies point to the Iraq War as they defend him from claims he called dead American soldiers "losers" and "suckers."
Trump Calls for Firing of Reporter Who Confirmed Atlantic Veterans Article
Fox News reporter Jennifer Griffin claimed one or two of her sources had confirmed several details noted in The Atlantic story.
Veterans Group Ad Says Trump Has Betrayed Military, 'Emboldens the Enemy'
A veterans group has slammed President Trump in its latest ad, saying that the president has failed to protect American troops and is "panicking" over losing military votes.