China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”16 months ago
Austin seeks meeting with China, says ‘right time to talk is now’“The United States believes that open lines of communication with the People’s Republic of China are essential," Austin said.16 months ago
Universal pre-K launches for 4-year-olds at 80 DOD schoolsOfficials credit teachers at Defense Department schools for pushing the growth of pre-K programs.
Army deploys to Alaska island amid rise in Russian military activityRussian military planes and navy vessels, including two submarines, have come close to Alaska in the past week as Russia and China conducted joint drills.
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego senior enlisted leader arrestedNCIS took Sgt. Maj. Gerardo Trevino into custody and placed him in pre-trial confinement, according to officials.
Report: Vets wait decades for help on military toxic exposure issuesAdvocates are pushing for reforms after finding that vets average a three-decade wait for full help with toxic exposure conditions.
VA to resume collecting pharmacy co-pays for thousands of vetsCo-payments for outpatient pharmacy services have been paused for several years at some locations.
Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combatThe opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.
OpinionHow the VA could fix its $15 billion budget shortfallInsurance subvention is complicated, but it could help alleviate the VA's massive budget deficit, former VA Secretary David Shulkin argues.
OpinionTalk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threatDetails of a future U.S. military posture in Iraq remain murky, but consequences of a premature withdrawal are clear, the author of this op-ed argues.
New Navy contracts boost battle command, electronic warfare potentialThe new contracts will advance or replace existing systems on Navy aircraft.
Navy will force aviators to remain in service to complete sea toursThe Navy plans to require its pilots to complete their second at-sea tour before they can get out.