The Defense Department continues working toward its goal of ensuring the mission is met with fully qualified and capable personnel, regardless of gender, says a defense official.
Soldiers were inducted into the NCO Corps July 16 in Afghanistan.
One of the most-advanced humanoid robots ever built was introduced to the public June 11 in Waltham, Mass.
Nearly $300 million in grants will help approximately 120,000 homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.
If sequestration continues into fiscal year 2014, the Defense Department will be forced to consider involuntary reductions-in-force for the civilian workforce and other cuts, the defense secretary says.
Afghan security forces are succeeding in the task of securing their people and their nation, says defense department official.
SSgt Christopher Bannister embodies the MARSOC motto, Spiritus Invictus, or unconquerable spirit.
Beginning Aug. 1, every soldier who elects to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a family member will incur an additional four years in the Army.
The statement below was addressed to special operations soldiers to clarify questions surrounding females in combat roles.
The families are represented by Larry Klayman, a right-wing attorney known for filing multiple lawsuits against the government.
The White House condemned the Syrian regime for "multiple uses of chemical weapons" against its citizens and pledged increased aid to opposition forces.
Defense Secretary helps Army celebrate birthday at cake-cutting ceremony.
Edward Snowden, the 29-year-old man who says he leaked secret NSA documents about government access to online information, grew up in Elizabeth City, N.C.
President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jingpin held informal talks last week.
General was suspended due to allegations that he failed to report or properly investigate a reported sexual assault.
Despite U.S. and allied successes against terrorists, Al-Qaida is 'really committed to kill us in large numbers,' says defense official.
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About 85 percent of the Defense Department's civilian workforce, including teachers at DOD schools, will be furloughed.
Fort Bragg's high profile case is on the docket for next week.
The Associated Press is reporting that the Lake Tapps man will enter the plea June 5 to avoid the death penalty.
Graham says he's never been more concerned about national security than he is now.
When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays.
An acknowledgement and wreath laying ceremony is held every year near Memorial Day to honor fallen servicewomen.
View the past week's festivities as they honored Fallen paratroopers and had some fun along the way.