Trump fires Joint Chiefs chairman, Navy head in DOD leadership purge

Trump plans to nominate retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as the nation’s next chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

DOJ files complaint against judge weighing trans troop ban challenge

The complaint accuses a federal judge of misconduct during hearings over President Trump’s executive order calling for banning trans troops from serving.

Pentagon plans to cut 5,400 probationary workers starting next week

The Defense Department, which is the largest government agency, says it's reducing its civilian workforce by 5% to 8%.

Opinion

Ending military diversity efforts will cost us talent and readiness

In this op-ed, an active-duty service member argues the Trump administration’s crackdown on DEI in the military will undermine readiness.

Lawmakers warn Hegseth against political firings of generals

A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked Hegseth for justifications and transparency before any decisions to dismiss senior uniformed leaders.

Joint Chiefs chairman heads to border to assess military buildup

Gen. CQ Brown's visit comes as the Pentagon rapidly expands its border mission in line with President Trump’s efforts to combat illegal immigration.

DOD advisory committees must prove ‘warrior ethos’ in new directive

All active Defense Department advisory committees were given until Feb. 21 to send back a response justifying their existence.

Cuts to staff, budget will boost military strength, Hegseth says

Hegseth promised to reinvest budget savings in other military programs and jettison civilian workers who are not living up to expectations.

South Korea, US conduct exercise with B-1B bomber, fighter jets

The exercise marks the countries' first joint air force drill since President Donald Trump began his second term.

NGAD engines pass key design reviews, prototype work underway

Work continues on the engines that might one day power the Next Generation Air Dominance fighter, though the fate of NGAD itself is still undetermined.