U.S. military
Naval Appeals Court Overturns Marine Colonel's Child Sex Abuse Conviction
The child sex abuse conviction of a high-ranking U.S. Marine officer was overturned by an appeals court, sparking outrage from advocacy groups calling for Congressional reform of the military justice system.
Trump, Who Avoided Vietnam Via Deferments, Urges Youths to Join Military
In his Fourth of July speech, President Donald Trump called on America's young people to "make a truly great statement" and sign up to the armed forces.
A Second Military Contractor Killed In Afghanistan Marks A Lethal Week
Christian McCoy, a retired Green Beret working for CACI International, was killed Monday.
Legal Experts Say Trump's Comments Could Impact Trans Military Ban Case
"The numbers he pulled out of the air are completely false," one law professor said.
GOP Congressman Laments Military 'Rules of Engagement'
"They want us to kill guys compassionately and only under the rules of engagement that they say to," Representative Duncan Hunter complained.
GOP Senators Don't Trust Trump to Handle Foreign Policy
"Power over foreign policy has shifted to the executive branch over the last 30 years. Many of us in the Senate want to start taking it back," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.
Military Takes on Extended Role at Border
Military deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border has been extended until September 30.
Trump Boast of Iraq Trip Risks 'Embarrassing': General
"It was entirely inappropriate to use that as a point of a political rally," said retired Army General Barry McCaffrey.
Three U.S Service Members Killed by Roadside Bomb
Three other service members were wounded by the IED, which detonated near the city of Ghazni in Afghanistan.
Trump Attacks Retired Navy Commander
"OK, he's a Hillary Clinton-backer and an Obama-backer," Donald Trump said, to which Chris Wallace pushed back, pointing out that William McRaven was a veteran Navy SEAL.
Navy SEAL Faces War Crimes Charges
Navy SEAL Chief Edward "Eddie" Gallagher, 39, said he "got him with my hunting knife," according to government lawyers.
Elon Musk Is a Fan of Donald Trump's Space Force
In June, Trump asked U.S. officials to establish a Space Force as the sixth branch of the armed forces.
China Wants to Build Greenland Airport
"It is not impossible to imagine that China could pressure the Greenlandic government to ask the Americans to leave," an expert said.
Why Is Chelsea Manning Being Banned From Australia?
Activists claim the move is a political stunt to impress the Trump administration.
U.S. No Longer Safe From Russia and China, General Says
General Terrence O'Shaughnessy said the U.S. now faces "adversaries that are actually able to reach out and touch us."
Evangelical USAF General Secretly Ran Christian Website
The Air Force brigadier general newly in charge of one of the nation's most celebrated and elite Air Force wings has been running an online evangelical Christian ministry—in possible violation of rules against proselytizing.
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Africa
About 1,200 U.S. troops are on the continent, but resources are being shifted to tackling threats from China and Russia.
Russia Sent Thousands of Troops, Weapons to West Border
"Strengthening Russia as an independent international player does not give rest to our NATO colleagues," Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.
Israel Tweets Support for U.S. Twitter Threat to Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that "major powers have spoiled Iran" as he joined President Donald Trump in isolating the Islamic Republic.
Europe Doesn't Need U.S. Protection, Most Germans Say
Only 37 percent of Germans believe the continent needs U.S. protection.
Can America Win a War Against Iran?
With President Donald Trump continuing to practice military brinkmanship on Twitter, tensions are reaching a boiling point.
U.S. Sells More Weapons in 6 Months Than All of 2017
America has signed off on $46.9 billion worth of arms sales so far this year.
Russia Military Tech Turns Troops, Tanks 'Invisible'
The CEO of Russia's Rostec state corporation said that the company developed "a coating that, like a chameleon, mimics the color of the environment."
U.S. Marine Couple Found Guilty of Sending Revenge Porn
A married couple of ex-Marines is held accountable for cyberstalking, a year after a news investigation broke the story.
Coalition 'May Have' Killed Civilians in Syria Strike
The U.S.-led coalition said its warplanes or "partnered forces" may have been behind strikes that killed up to 28 civilians in eastern Syria.
What Does U.S. Even Want in Syria? Russia Asks
Russia's defense minister said the U.S. wants "to avoid the stabilization of the country, to prolong the conflict and to undermine Syrian territorial integrity."
Trump Complains NATO Costs Too Much, Outspends Obama
Trump has said the U.S. should spend less but he spent more on Europe's defense, all for a Russian threat he disputes is there.
Can Donald Trump Solve Afghanistan?
President Trump said he was a "problem solver" during his debut Afghan strategy speech, but ending the longest U.S. war has proven to be a challenge.
U.S. to Pay Japanese Victim's Family After Murder
Japanese citizens have shared Okinawa with U.S. military personnel since World War II.
U.S. Forces in Korea Move HQ to Largest Overseas Base
"The Republic of Korea investment was over 90 percent of the cost," U.S. Commander Vincent Brooks said.