Mattis Is Keeping US Troops On the Border Through Christmas and New Year's The border mission with no name will continue past Christmas and through the end of January, the DoD announced on Tuesday.
US to Cut the Number of Troops Along Border But Extend Deployment The Pentagon is likely to extend the deployment of border troops to Jan. 31.
Lethal Force Not Part of White House Authorization for Border Troops, Mattis Says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis weighed in on a late-night memo from White House Chief of Staff John Kelly.
Border Troops May Shift to California as Migrants Gather in Tijuana Some of the thousands of active-duty troops deployed to the border in Texas and Arizona are likely to shift to California.
Number of Troops at Border Has 'Peaked,' Defense Official Says The number of troops currently at the border to support the DHS is likely the highest it will get.
SecDef Mattis to Make First Visit to US Troops Stationed at Border Defense Secretary Jim Mattis plans to visit U.S. troops stationed on the southwest border on Wednesday.
Troops from All DoD Services Will Have Roles in Border Buildup, Officials Say Soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines will take part in Operation Faithful Patriot.
Alamo Lessons Should Cut 'Heroic' Description, Panel Advises The word "heroic" was reportedly described as being "value-charged" and an education panel suggested doing away with it.
Senators Want Mattis to Back Off Assigning JAGs to Immigration Cases Three U.S. senators argue that sending JAGs to the Mexican border would add strain to an overloaded justice system.
Pentagon Awaits HHS Decision on Housing Migrant Children on Bases The DoD is ready to work with the Department of Health and Human Services on the issue, a Pentagon spokesperson said.
Fort Stewart Soldiers Who Fought Gunman, Provided Care to Wounded Recognized for Valor The soldiers were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for what Secretary of the Army Dan Driscol described as a combination...
US Air Force to Deny Retirement Pay to Transgender Service Members Being Separated from the Service The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of...
VA to End Bargaining Agreement Contracts with Most Unions The Department of Veterans Affairs said the move supports an executive order from President Donald Trump that canceled...
Fort Stewart Army Base Shooting Raises Questions About Military Gun Policies A shooting that injured five soldiers at one of the country's largest military bases has resurfaced questions about a long...
A South Carolina War Hero Is the Namesake for the Navy’s Newest Destroyer The U.S. Navy is adding a new battleship, and its namesake will be a South Carolina war hero.