The Utah National Guard’s top general would be fired days later for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.
Author: Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY
Russian warplanes harass US drones over Syria: ‘Dangerously close’
Russian pilots harassed U.S. spy planes over Syria for second day in a row. The Pentagon blasted the Kremlin for “reckless” behavior.
The Army is desperate for smart, fit soldiers. How these $200M fit camps get recruits into shape.
The Army expects to spend over $200M on schools that get recruits into military-ready shape. It comes amid the worst recruiting crisis in 50 years.
Pentagon announces $2.1 billion military aid package for Ukraine amid counteroffensive
The military aid includes missiles for the Patriot air defense system, the most sophisticated in the Pentagon’s arsenal.
Alaska’s army bases see glimmer of hope after ‘horrifically high’ suicide rates among soldiers
Suicide among soldiers posted to Alaska has abated from “horrifically high rates.” A surge of counselors might have stemmed the tide.
Suspected Chinese spies, disguised as tourists, tried to infiltrate Alaskan military bases
Chinese citizens posing as tourists have been trying to access military bases in Alaska, according to U.S. officials. They are suspected of spying.
Pentagon to send 1,500 active-duty troops to US-Mexico border to help with surge of migrants
The Pentagon will deploy 1,500 active-duty troops to the Mexico-U.S. border to help the Department of Homeland Security deal with a surge in migrants.
How Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old guard leaked documents from deep inside the Pentagon
How did a 21-year-old airman penetrate the Pentagon’s most secure computer system?
Defense Secretary Austin blasts Russia for downing a U.S. Air Force drone over the Black Sea
Two Russian fighter jets intercepted the drone in international airspace Tuesday morning. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blasted Russia Wednesday
Pentagon warns troops to back away from poppy seed bagels or risk failing drug tests
Pentagon warns troops to avoid eating poppy seeds. The baked-good favorite can spark a false-positive drug test.