Mattis Out by Jan. 1, Shanahan Named Acting Secretary of Defense President Trump announced Sunday that Defense Secretary James Mattis will be leaving the administration on January 1.
Trump Hits Back at Mattis on Value of US Alliances, Defends Syria Pullout President Donald Trump disputed outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on the worth of U.S. alliances.
Senate Procedural Vote Slow, Shutdown Looms The Senate likely doesn't have the 60 votes needed to pass stopgap budget bill.
Trump Faces Dwindling List of Possible Replacements for SecDef Mattis Several people sometimes mentioned as possible replacements have already come out against pulling U.S. troops out of Syria.
GOP Senators Meeting with Trump over Shutdown Standoff, Border Wall Senate likely doesn't have the 60 votes needed to pass stopgap budget bill.
Amid 1st Signs of US Withdrawal from Syria, Congress Pushes Back Against Trump Members of Congress urged the president to reverse his decision to withdraw troops from Syria.
US Officials Send Mixed Messages on Withdrawal of Troops from Syria White House and Pentagon officials sent out mixed signals Wednesday on the future of U.S. military forces in Syria.
Trump's Supportive Tweet of Former Green Beret Might Derail Murder Case: Expert The president's support for Maj. Matt Golsteyn stems from charges over the death of an Afghan native.
Military Will Build Border Wall If Congress Won't Approve Funding, Trump Says President Donald Trump made the claim Tuesday as he faces a budget impasse with Congress.
Trump's Pick of Milley for Chairman Brings Experience, Straight Talk The gruff former Special Forces soldier has hammered away to rebuild a war-weary Army and produce a modernized force.
Walks on the Mall, Shake Shack Burgers and a Car Crash: Scenes from the Guard's Deployment in DC What started as an 800-troop mission for the D.C. National Guard has ballooned to more than 2,000 troops as Republican...
Former Space Force Sergeant Fatally Shot Teen in 'Vigilante Violence,' Colorado Officials Say Orest Schur received a 54-year prison sentence after a jury in June found him guilty of second-degree murder and attempted...
Airman Killed in Off-Base AK-47 Shooting Near F.E. Warren Air Force Base Identified An airman stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, who died after being shot by an AK-47 fired through the wall of an off...
VA Processes Record-Breaking Number of Disability Claims This Year, with 62% Approval Rate The department has made changes in the past several years designed to process disability compensation claims faster and...
Air Force Chief's Sudden Retirement Raises Question of 'Who Is Next' in Leadership Shake-Up Policy experts told Military.com that the departure raises alarm amid other leadership changes within the Department of the...