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Pentagon-funded study on extremism in the military relied on old data

As a result, the report grossly undercounted the number of military and veterans arrested for the Jan. 6 attack, The Associated found in an investigation.

4 weeks ago

Trump taps businessman John Phelan to be Navy secretary

Phelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Women in combat ‘proficient,’ SecDef says, dismissing calls for change

Austin praised women in the military and said they should not be removed from front-line fighting posts.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

5 weeks ago

Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon

The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP

6 weeks ago

Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense Secretary

Hegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

6 weeks ago

Can the Air Force make its next-gen fighter jet cheaper than the F-35?

The Air Force wants to keep its next-generation fighter jet affordable without sacrificing capability. Some analysts warn it can't be done.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago