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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Friday that President Barack Obama will nominate Lt. Gen. Curtis “Mike” Scaparrotti to command U.S. forces in South Korea.
18:53 May 17, 2013
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Six years after Apple introduced the iPhone and three years after the debut of the iPad — devices that helped spark a revolution in mobile telecommunications and computing — the Defense Department is edging closer, ever closer, to finally integrating them into military networks.
09:45 May 18, 2013
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The United States is still at war with al-Qaida and its affiliates, and a law passed in the days after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, continues to provide the authority the military needs to strike groups worldwide that threaten the United States, Pentagon officials told Congress on Thursday.
13:19 May 16, 2013
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The head of coalition special operations forces in Afghanistan said there’s been a major change in tone since the command he heads was set up last summer, much of it due to the rapid development of elite Afghan forces.
12:28 May 16, 2013
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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced a sweeping furlough plan Tuesday that will hit well over 90 percent of the Defense Department’s 750,000 U.S. civilian employees squarely in the pocketbook this summer.
02:13 May 15, 2013
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The Pentagon says the American Forces Network won’t be showing an Oscar-nominated documentary about sexual assault in the military because the film fails to tell the whole story about efforts to fight a problem that is rapidly becoming a crisis for Defense Department.
09:54 May 10, 2013
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If sequestration continues, the Army might not be ready by next year to respond to contingencies such as the Syrian conflict, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno said Tuesday.
12:05 May 7, 2013
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China is pouring money into increasingly sophisticated military capabilities, including the first deployment of a new ballistic missile designed to knock out ships as big as aircraft carriers, according to a Pentagon report released Monday.
16:26 May 14, 2013
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With no sign sequestration will be averted, two top lawmakers are asking Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to provide a plan within months to cut $52 billion out of President Barack Obama’s 2014 defense budget request.
18:41 May 5, 2013
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The Obama administration is rethinking its stance of not arming Syrian rebels fighting the regime of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday.
18:30 May 2, 2013
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It’s OK to evangelize. But it’s not OK to proselytize. That’s what the Pentagon said Thursday, attempting to clarify its position on religious speech in uniform as controversy swirled up around press reports over possible prosecutions of troops for sharing their faith.
15:34 May 2, 2013
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Marines in Afghanistan tout unmanned supply helicopter
May 1, 2013
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Obama: Not enough evidence on chemical weapons use in Syria for US to act
April 30, 2013
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Should cyber warfare be elevated to highest command structure?
April 29, 2013
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Congressmen petition Hagel to hold off on civilian furloughs
April 24, 2013
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Hagel picks Navy vet as chief of staff
April 19, 2013
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Pentagon: Live animal testing still needed to prevent war deaths
April 19, 2013
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U.S. paying more for bases in allies’ countries
April 17, 2013
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Hagel promises plan in 30 days for DOD-VA health records sharing
April 16, 2013
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Hagel eliminates ‘drone medal,’ creates device for existing medals
April 15, 2013
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Pentagon could announce ‘drone medal’ demotion Monday
April 15, 2013
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Hagel defends DOD budget that exceeds spending caps
April 11, 2013
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Navy believes it can avoid furloughs for 201,000 civilian workers
April 11, 2013
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Air Force budget would cut airmen, add planes
April 11, 2013
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Army budgets fall slightly, as does end strength
April 10, 2013
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Defense Department budget unveiled; takes fire from all sides
April 10, 2013
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Hagel: Change UCMJ to deny commanders ability to overturn verdicts
April 8, 2013
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AF announces plan for congressionally-mandated cuts
March 29, 2013
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Not your average weather guys in special operations
March 26, 2013
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Gen. Austin takes reins at CENTCOM
March 22, 2013
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Pentagon puts brakes on sending out furlough notices – for now
March 21, 2013
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Furlough choices made; notifications to go out within days
March 19, 2013
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Hagel orders review of plans for Asia-centric military strategy
March 19, 2013
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China: US missile defense 'antagonizes' North Korea
March 18, 2013
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Iranian jet that approached drone warned away by 2 US jets
March 15, 2013
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US to increase missile defense in response to North Korea
March 15, 2013
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Friday furlough decisions loom
March 14, 2013
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Residents take on the Taliban in volatile Panjwai district
March 13, 2013
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Hagel dogged by problems as he settles in as Defense Secretary
March 11, 2013
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Top US general in Afghanistan: Taliban succeeding with its messaging
March 11, 2013
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On Hagel's first Afghan visit, Karzai alleges US, Taliban are colluding
March 10, 2013
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Canceled handover of US prison to Afghan control back on track
March 10, 2013
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Hagel hears troops' concerns about defense cuts after deadly blasts
March 9, 2013
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Hagel lands in Kabul, gets firsthand look at war he is tasked to end
March 8, 2013
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Despite budget uncertainty, Pentagon continues Pacific pivot
March 5, 2013
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Sequestration will leave Pentagon cash-strapped but operational
February 28, 2013
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Hagel promises 'honest, direct' approach as new defense secretary
February 27, 2013
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Bruised Hagel takes reins at DOD in time of fiscal turmoil
February 26, 2013
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Pentagon: We're not hyping sequestration
February 26, 2013
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Army reverses Paula Broadwell's promotion; investigation continues
February 21, 2013
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Q&A: What sequestration means for Defense Department civilian employees
February 20, 2013
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DOD civilian furloughs planned; What it means for you
February 20, 2013
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Defense Department set to announce furlough plan Wednesday
February 19, 2013
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Odierno: Budget cuts could impact training, deployment
February 15, 2013
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Allen may withdraw from consideration for top NATO post in Europe
February 13, 2013
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Pentagon IG disputes Air Force probe of F-22 crash in Alaska
February 11, 2013
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Panetta’s legacy on unresolved issues cloudy
February 10, 2013
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Two more Marines charged in urination incident
February 8, 2013
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US military questions UN report on child casualties in Afghanistan
February 8, 2013
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Air Force calls sequester cuts 'dangerous'
February 7, 2013
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Truman's Middle East deployment halted amid budget problems
February 7, 2013
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Congress inaction on budget could affect raises, benefits for military
February 6, 2013
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US, Niger take steps toward drone-based campaign
January 28, 2013
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Gen. Allen cleared in email exchange linked to Petraeus scandal
January 23, 2013
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Terry says developing Afghan force should be judged by different standards
January 23, 2013
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Pentagon: US Air Force flying French troops, equipment to Mali
January 22, 2013
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Air Force finds thousands of inappropriate items, including pornography
January 18, 2013
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Men are latest alleged victims of sex crimes by Air Force trainers
January 16, 2013
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Karzai says immunity for US troops is up to Afghan elders
January 14, 2013
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US troops in Afghanistan take support role this spring ahead of schedule
January 11, 2013
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Special IG for Afghan reconstruction cites rampant fraud, waste
January 10, 2013
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Pentagon helps Sec Def nominee prepare for confirmation hearings
January 8, 2013
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Karzai visit comes at critical time for US
January 8, 2013
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Vets unemployment continued rise in December
January 4, 2013
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Congressional chaos could delay DOD budget
January 3, 2013
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Autopsies of war dead suggest today’s troops live healthier lives
December 27, 2012
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2012 a tough year for military’s top brass
December 27, 2012
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Report: Afghanistan drawdown still on track despite violence
December 10, 2012
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Dempsey: Senior commanders need more ethics training
December 7, 2012
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Pentagon finally planning for sequestration cuts amid political standoff
December 5, 2012
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New lawsuit filed in ongoing religion dispute
December 4, 2012
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AFRICOM chief: Terror groups digging in, cooperating in Africa
December 3, 2012
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Obama to be briefed on ethics review of top officers
November 30, 2012
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Pentagon moving quickly on Allen-Kelley investigation; focus now on 60-70 emails
November 28, 2012
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Controversial speaker pulls out of Pentagon prayer breakfast
November 27, 2012
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Pentagon: Discussion of troop numbers remaining in Afghanistan 'premature'
November 26, 2012
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Kelly takes over at SOUTHCOM
November 19, 2012
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Details so far in Petraeus sex scandal not legally damaging, but could trigger punishment
November 16, 2012
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McRaven: No evidence Pakistan knew of Bin Laden hideout
November 15, 2012
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Air Force changes policy to address sexual assault, misconduct
November 14, 2012
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Panetta headed for Asia-Pacific next week
November 8, 2012
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The next Sec Def: Will Obama choose change or stability?
November 8, 2012
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Iran fires on, misses unarmed US drone over Persian Gulf
November 8, 2012
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Think tank: Sequestration-sized DOD cuts doable, and not so bad
November 2, 2012
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Enterprise steaming toward final homecoming on Sunday
October 31, 2012
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Panetta: Fuzzy intel slowed Libya response after attack
October 25, 2012
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Spatial disorientation led to Djibouti crash, Air Force says
October 24, 2012
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Army will soon decide if Gen. Ward must pay back travel funds
October 22, 2012
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Army scales back its presence at AUSA showcase
October 22, 2012
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Army training blends conventional warfare with a side of counterinsurgency
October 18, 2012