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Space Force Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, highlighted the growing commercialization of space and the emerging threats from adversaries like China and Russia during a Chicago Council on Global Affairs event.
Appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee, Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, emphasized the guard's value to America.
As Americans remember and mourn our fallen heroes, NASCAR Nation will honor and recognize them alongside hundreds of current service members at one of the sport's biggest races of the year.
Future warfighters will always have a clear mission, with clear goals, before heading out to do the nation's business, Vice President JD Vance said during the U.S. Naval Academy's commencement address.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the U.S. Transportation Command to change how the Global Household Goods contract is implemented in an effort to better serve military families.
U.S. service members continue to support efforts carrying out President Donald J. Trump's executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a pay raise for Army paratroopers during remarks to current and former members of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C.
A Defense Department task force confirmed DOD's successful implementation of a departmentwide directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion offices and initiatives.
The Defense Department Information Network is a central resource and critical weapons system for defending the homeland, deterring China and rebuilding the military, Army Lt. Gen. Paul T. Stanton said.
The commander of Air Force Global Strike Command and the director of the Navy Strategic Systems Programs testified on DOD nuclear weapons programs at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
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