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
Climate change’s extreme heat is baking Alaska, and creating national security problems
The Pentagon is spending tens of millions of dollars to combat global warming at key military installations in Alaska.
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.
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.
This senator is holding up military appointments because of abortion policy. What could happen next.
Pentagon and Democratic officials accuse Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of holding military brass hostage over abortion policy.
Erasing the Confederacy: Army changes names of iconic Fort Hood and Fort Benning bases
The Army continues to erase Confederate names from its bases as Fort Cavazos and Fort Moore replace Fort Benning and Fort Hood.
Fearing Russian capture, US strips sensitive tech from M1 Abrams tanks headed for Ukraine
The Abrams tanks destined for battle in Ukraine are being modified to remove sensitive technology that could fall into the hands of Russian forces.
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.