Army

The Obama administration's policy regarding troop levels has discouraged military leaders. (AP Photo/Robert Burns)

National Security

Report: Generals want more U.S. troops in Iraq

David Wilkes · June 22, 2016 6:30 pm

Peter Cook reaffirmed Ash Carter’s position to lift the transgender ban. —œ[Secretary Carter] has indicated that he expects to make a final decision soon,—£ he added. (AP Photo)

National Security

Transgender troops able to serve openly ‘soon’

David Wilkes · June 21, 2016 8:22 pm

It is a binary choice — that is obvious at least to every active duty member of the American military. Either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will be their commander in chief. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Responsible citizens have to choose

Hugh Hewitt · June 19, 2016 9:00 pm

Report concludes that Afghan forces suffer from a number of deficiencies, including a lack of air support. (AP Photo/Mohammad Sajjad)

National Security

Pentagon: Afghan forces in control despite resilient insurgency

Jamie McIntyre · June 17, 2016 8:18 pm

Both the White House and Justice Department labeled the Orlando shooting a terrorist attack, leaving open the possibility that Capt. Antonio Brown could receive the Purple Heart posthumously. (AP Photo)

National Security

Army weighing whether soldier killed in Orlando earned Purple Heart

David Wilkes · June 17, 2016 8:07 pm

Kaine blasts Trump for saying U.S. troops were ‘stealing money’ from Iraq

National Security

Kaine blasts Trump for saying U.S. troops were ‘stealing money’ from Iraq

Al Weaver · June 15, 2016 1:14 pm

This undated photo shows Antonio Davon Brown, one of the people killed in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., early Sunday. (Facebook via AP)

National Security

Sec. Carter: Soldier killed in Orlando reminds us of mission to fight terrorism

Anna Giaritelli · June 15, 2016 2:09 am

Poor decisions are being made about Guantanamo right now because there is little time remaining in Obama's second term. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)

Catching and releasing terrorists

Washington Examiner · June 13, 2016 4:01 am

U.S. Special Operations Command wants domestic gun manufacturers to start making the assault rifles. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

National Security

Kalashnikovs to be Made in the USA?

Robert King · June 11, 2016 2:22 pm

DoD apologizes to Qatar for soldiers joking in video

National Security

DoD apologizes to Qatar for soldiers joking in video

Jamie McIntyre · June 9, 2016 8:46 pm

Defense Secretary Ash Carter is expected to roll out the plans Thursday, marking the third — and most groundbreaking — installment in his campaign to modernize the military's antiquated bureaucracy. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

National Security

Carter revamps ‘up-or-out’ promotion policy

Jamie McIntyre · June 9, 2016 5:13 pm

"I think it's going to be a pivot of spirit for the country, a period of smart deals for the country, a stronger military. Our military has been so badly depleted," Donald Trump said. (AP Photo)

National Security

Trump to push for ‘stronger military’

Diana Stancy Correll · June 8, 2016 5:24 pm