Caitlin M. Kenney
Caitlin M. Kenney covers the Pentagon for Stars and Stripes.
She joined Stripes in 2018 and has covered the military for several years across the United States. Kenney is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where she earned a degree in journalism.
Top Stories
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Defense Department reviewing security of US installations following two deadly base shootings
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Saudi air force officer opens fire at Naval Air Station Pensacola, killing three
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Delays in ship maintenance could impact naval readiness and operational duties, senators warn
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Navy to launch new website to improve assignment process for sailors
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Three Navy SEAL officers will not face review board, acting Navy secretary says
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Marine Raider who died in Iraq in August was killed by enemy fire, military confirms
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Navy gets ‘earful of feedback’ from sailors to return rank insignias to uniform covers
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Trump ordered Defense Secretary Esper to make sure Navy SEAL Gallagher kept Trident pin
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Commander of the Marine Corps' Wounded Warrior Regiment is fired
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Army is helping Lt. Col. Vindman deal with public scrutiny during impeachment hearings
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Navy’s operations specialists first to have training upgraded with more simulators
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USS Truman repairs completed after aircraft carrier suffered electrical malfunction
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Construction, bonuses, and maintenance could be first cuts to military without NDAA funding
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Senate bill protects 'parole' option that keeps military family members from being deported
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Immigration policies make attaining citizenship arduous, deterring military recruits, lawyer claims
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Midshipmen establish study group for Satanic Temple beliefs at US Naval Academy
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Pentagon releases photos, video of raid on ISIS leader Baghdadi
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Marine colonel released from brig three months after child sexual abuse conviction dismissed
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USS Ford heads out to sea amid tension between Navy, Congress over delays, costs
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Bipartisan bills proposed on Capitol Hill to help children of service members overseas acquire citizenship automatically
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Navy secretary Spencer fires back at congresswoman’s criticism of USS Gerald Ford delays
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Marine dies in armored Humvee accident at Mountain Warfare Training Center
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Problems facing military spouses are 'an issue of national security,' Brookings panel discussion concludes
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More than 250 have enrolled in the Army's new housing health registry
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Esper warns Turkey of 'serious consequences' over Syria move
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Marines developing changes to maternity shirts
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Marine involved in fight that led to death of Boston college student, Corps says
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Last Navy F/A-18C Hornet makes final flight
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House lawmakers subpoena Pentagon for documents on military assistance to Ukraine
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Navy will no longer offer permanent shaving waivers for sailors with razor bumps
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Servicemembers, families can now attain US citizenship at only four 'hub' locations overseas
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Navy taps new cyber leader in light of concerns over service’s digital security
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Military family suicide tracked for first time in DOD report
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Pentagon to send more troops to Middle East amid ‘significant escalation’ from Iran
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AMVETS will host DC motorcycle rally on Memorial Day to replace Rolling Thunder
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Summit highlights support for military caregivers and finding them jobs
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Esper calls on US allies to stand up to Russian, Chinese threats to world order
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Marine is paralyzed after being shot in training mishap at Twentynine Palms
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US citizenship policy update for children of some stationed overseas affects two dozen annually
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Navy secretary calls for expanded review of Navy, Marines JAG Corps
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Commander of USS Antietam fired less than three months after taking the job
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Soldier who took armored vehicle for joyride is found not guilty by reason of insanity
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West Point grad Toth gets waiver to play in the NFL before completing military service
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DOD processed almost a billion dollars in improper travel payments in three years
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New Pentagon program empowers military spouses for family’s transition to civilian life
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12 Marines confined at Camp Pendleton for weeks still await possible charges in smuggling ring case
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Former Gallagher prosecutor reassigned amid scrutiny of Navy JAG corps
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Families determined to get 93 names added to Vietnam Memorial
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Navy drops detainee abuse charges against four SEALs
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Three airmen from Wright-Patterson AFB injured while escaping shooting rampage in Dayton
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Pentagon launches Catch program to identify serial sex offenders in the military
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Senate confirms Gilday as chief of naval operations
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Marine charged with murder for New Year’s Day shooting at DC Marine Barracks
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Hyten’s nomination to Joint Chiefs of Staff approved by Senate Armed Services Committee
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Navy secretary set to rescind awards for prosecutors in Gallagher court-martial after Trump tweet
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Senators confront Gilday during hearing over accusations of recent Navy SEALs misconduct
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Norquist is confirmed as the 34th deputy defense secretary
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Milley is confirmed as the 20th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Senators express confidence in Norquist during confirmation hearing
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Mark Esper is confirmed as 27th secretary of defense
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DOD comptroller Norquist is nominated by Trump to be deputy defense secretary
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Bergdahl’s appeal over Trump’s comments rejected by judges
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Tehran denies USS Boxer destroyed Iranian drone after US says it threatened ship’s safety
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Former Pentagon spokeswoman made subordinates handle personal errands, IG finds
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Navy ship shoots down Iranian drone over Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon says
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Search and rescue operation underway for US sailor reported missing in the Arabian Sea
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Esper's nomination to be defense secretary clears Senate Armed Services Committee
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Gilday nominated to be next chief of naval operations
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More than 2,000 additional troops deploying to southern US border
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Warren sparks heated exchange with Esper over conflicts of interest with Raytheon
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Spencer becomes acting defense secretary as Esper prepares for confirmation hearing
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Milley: 'Not going to be intimidated into making stupid decisions'
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Trump threatens to veto defense bill over several provisions, including amendment to mitigate water contamination
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Pentagon spent $1.2 million to support 'Salute to America' event on July Fourth
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Spencer could be next acting defense secretary if Trump nominates Esper to top Pentagon job
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Army Ranger to become next senior enlisted adviser for Joint Special Operations Command
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Army looks to recruit more infantry soldiers with bonuses up to $40,000
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Marine colonel has child sexual abuse conviction dismissed 'with prejudice'
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House lawmakers propose bill to rescind Medals of Honor awarded for Wounded Knee Massacre
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New DC VA medical center director touts turnaround at troubled facility
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Shanahan steps down as acting defense secretary, Esper to take over
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Senator wants ship named for Navy cryptologist Shannon Kent
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Naval War College gets first female president
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Not all bases factoring extreme weather, climate change into planning, GAO says
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US plans to send 1,000 more troops to Poland
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Command Sgt. Maj. Grinston to be 16th sergeant major of the Army
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West Point training accident victim Christopher Morgan was law student, wrestler
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West Point cadet dies in vehicle accident during training, more than 20 others injured
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Pentagon: No additional punishments after review of investigations into deadly 2017 Niger ambush
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Pentagon effort underway to make DD-214 digitally accessible, with more privacy
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2nd Fleet re-emerges to face growing military competition from Russia in the Atlantic
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Shanahan defends sending more ships and bombers to Middle East in response to Iranian threats
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Matthew Donovan to become acting Air Force secretary at end of month
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Sexual assaults on young servicewomen on the rise, DOD report finds
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Naval Academy alumnus nominated to be its next superintendent
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No new child care facilities in Navy budget as thousands are relegated to waitlist
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Air Force, Marine Corps warn of critical readiness concerns without supplemental disaster funding
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Sgt. Maj. Troy Black selected as the next sergeant major of the Marine Corps
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Military housing crisis sparks outreach effort to contact every Marine about living conditions
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Navy to launch new website to improve assignment process for sailors
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Three Navy SEAL officers will not face review board, acting Navy secretary says
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Marine Raider who died in Iraq in August was killed by enemy fire, military confirms
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Navy gets ‘earful of feedback’ from sailors to return rank insignias to uniform covers
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Trump ordered Defense Secretary Esper to make sure Navy SEAL Gallagher kept Trident pin