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6 days ago · Pete Hegseth was confirmed as secretary of defense late Friday after a narrow 50-50 split in the Senate that required a tie-breaking vote from Vice President J.D. Vance. Hegseth was sworn in by the new vice president Saturday morning. Hegseth released a “Message to the Force” shortly after being ...

4 days ago · Pentagon officials have reportedly confirmed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has informed Retired General Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, that he is revoking both his security detail and security clearance. Pentagon officials also indicated that Hegseth is ordering ...

4 days ago · Lancaster man fatally shot by police had been running toward person while armed with machete: DA; no update on unrelated homicide

Jan 23, 2025 · According to The Associated Press, Salesses indicated that the active-duty troops will help construct additional barriers at the southern border and will fly helicopters to assist Border Patrol agents on various missions.The Department of Defense noted that the 1,500 active-duty troops include 1,000 soldiers and 500 Marines. The Associated Press reported that Salesses described the deployment ...

Oct 25, 2024 · Following significant pushback on social media, the Pentagon denied accusations that lethal force could be used on U.S. citizens. In a Thursday statement to The Associated Press, Pentagon spokeswoman Sue Gough said, “The policies concerning the use of force by DOD addressed in DoDD 5240.01 are not new, and do not authorize the DOD to use lethal force against U.S. citizens or people located ...

Mar 13, 2023 · Report: Gen. Milley held top-secret meeting to block Trump’s nuke access; told staff to disobey all but his orders

Dec 25, 2023 · The United States military will have the smallest force in over 80 years as it prepares for the start of 2024. The Pentagon recently informed Congress that the U.S. military faces one of its “greatest challenges” as it navigates the “difficult recruiting environment” that resulted in multiple military branches missing recruitment targets in 2023.

Dec 21, 2024 · The last-minute events — the government was taking initial steps to shut down this weekend — capped a tumultuous few days in which two earlier plans pursued by House Speaker Mike Johnson collapsed under pressure from President-elect Trump and Elon Musk.

Dec 14, 2024 · On Friday, ahead of the 125th Army-Navy Game between the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, American Military News sat down for interviews with leaders from both sides, as well as several cadets, to get their take on the rivalry game on Saturday.