Department of Defense - DoD

Some active-duty units will participate in the inauguration activities, but those units will be ceremonial in nature.

Top defense leaders are pushing back against criticism that they were ill-prepared for Wednesday's massive security lapse.

As supporters of the president stormed the U.S. Capitol, former defense secretaries urged him to stop the violence.

The transition team will meet with the commanders of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, Africa and South Korea.

The Department of Defense continues to introduce physically demanding requirements for both men and women.

Hicks served in the Pentagon during the Obama-Biden administration.

More than 70% of Americans remain unable to join the military due to obesity, education problems, or crime and drug records.

Biden was referring to questions about cybersecurity threats in the wake of what's believed to be a Russian-led attack.

A small percentage of medical personnel and top DoD officials are expected to be the first to receive the vaccine.

Biden is facing criticism, including from within his party, for selecting a recently retired general to lead the Pentagon.