Carter's Personnel Overhaul Plan Dead on Arrival at Capitol Hill The chances of the defense secretary's plan to overhaul the military personnel system getting through Congress are slim.
Military to Boost Recruiting with Better Ads, School Access The DoD plans a new advertising campaign and warnings to schools blocking recruiters in a drive to broaden the appeal of...
Carter Preaches Pacific Pivot as Mideast Heats Up Defense Secretary Carter began a "full court press" to underline the U.S. commitment to a rebalance of forces to the Pacific.
Carter: Military Should Let Women Meet Standards for Combat Jobs Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said women should have the chance to meet the standards of combat jobs currently closed to...
Defense Secretary Carter Used Personal Email in First Months on Job The Pentagon released a statement that Ash Carter believes his use of personal email for work-related business was a mistake.
US Forces Killed Islamic State's No. 2 Leader, Carter Says U.S. forces killed the No. 2 in the Islamic State's chain of command in an operation this month, Defense Secretary Carter...
US Rethinking Plan to Withdraw More Troops from Afghanistan The U.S. plan to draw down troop levels to 5,500 in Afghanistan is being reevaluated, Defense Secretary Carter said Wednesday...
US Military to Stay in Pacific Despite Public Opposition in Manila Defense Secretary Carter's assurances come amid increasing uncertainty about Washington's treaty alliance with Manila.
Carter Says US Military Needs a '21st Century Personnel System' Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said the U.S. military must overcome budget caps, further embrace technology and update its...
Carter Orders Navy to Buy Fewer Littoral Combat Ships, Pick One Type Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has ordered the U.S. Navy to buy fewer Littoral Combat Ships than previously planned by...
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.