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Pentagon restores a few webpages honoring servicemembers but still defends DEI purge
Read full article: Pentagon restores a few webpages honoring servicemembers but still defends DEI purgeThe Pentagon says internet pages honoring a Black Medal of Honor winner and Japanese American service members were mistakenly taken down.
Former defense chiefs call for congressional hearings on Trump's firing of senior military leaders
Read full article: Former defense chiefs call for congressional hearings on Trump's firing of senior military leadersFive former secretaries of defense are calling on Congress to hold immediate hearings on President Donald Trump’s recent firings of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and several other senior military leaders.
Trump's firing of military brass prompts concern but little pushback from Republicans
Read full article: Trump's firing of military brass prompts concern but little pushback from RepublicansPresident Donald Trump’s firing of Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is drawing mixed reactions on Capitol Hill.
Pentagon orders new purge of social media sites to dump diversity, inclusion mentions by March 5
Read full article: Pentagon orders new purge of social media sites to dump diversity, inclusion mentions by March 5Building lethality in the military may be the buzzword for the new Trump administration, but busywork and paperwork have become the reality at the Pentagon, as service members and civilian workers are facing a broad mandate to purge all of the department’s social media sites and untangle confusing personnel reduction moves.
Hegseth says he fired the top military lawyers because they weren't well suited for the jobs
Read full article: Hegseth says he fired the top military lawyers because they weren't well suited for the jobsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is replacing the top lawyers for the military services because he doesn't think they are “well-suited” to provide recommendations when lawful orders are given.
Hegseth defends Trump's firings of Pentagon leaders and says there may be more dismissals
Read full article: Hegseth defends Trump's firings of Pentagon leaders and says there may be more dismissalsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending President Donald Trump’s firing of the nation’s senior military officer and a wave of top dismissals at the Pentagon, insisting that they weren’t unusual despite accusations that the new administration is injecting politics into the military.
A look at Dan 'Razin' Caine, Trump's pick to be the top US military officer
Read full article: A look at Dan 'Razin' Caine, Trump's pick to be the top US military officerPresident Donald Trump’s choice to be the top U.S. military officer, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, endeared himself to the commander in chief through his military call sign, “Razin,” during a meeting in Iraq years ago.
As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could be in store
Read full article: As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could be in storeThere will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring.
The Latest | Blinken says Israel hasn't told US of any specific date for Rafah ground invasion
Read full article: The Latest | Blinken says Israel hasn't told US of any specific date for Rafah ground invasionU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has not informed the U.S. of any specific date for the start of a major offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Austin tells Congress Israel is taking steps to boost aid to Gaza as lawmakers question US support
Read full article: Austin tells Congress Israel is taking steps to boost aid to Gaza as lawmakers question US supportDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is telling senators that pressure on Israel to improve humanitarian aid to Gaza appears to be working, but more must be done, and it remains to be seen if that improvement will continue.
Joint Chiefs nominee wins over lawmakers but faces uncertain fate because of senator's hold
Read full article: Joint Chiefs nominee wins over lawmakers but faces uncertain fate because of senator's holdPresident Joe Biden’s pick to serve as America’s top military officer is warning senators of the difficulties posed by any potential conflict in Asia and describing how he would use lessons learned from the Ukraine war to help the U.S. military prepare.