Department of Defense (Department of War)

Air Force secretary nominee Heather Wilson could add crucial administration presence to the big building across the river from D.C., since Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has been left with a skeleton crew and Obama administration holdovers. (U.S. Air Force)

National Security

Air Force secretary nominee to face questions over contractor payments

Travis J. Tritten -

March 30, 2017 4:01 am

Solving the U.S. military shortage of combat pilots is going to take more than just paying them more money, senior aviation officers told Congress Tuesday. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

National Security

Budget cuts are making it hard to keep military pilots, leaders say

Jamie McIntyre -

March 29, 2017 8:36 pm

Votel said the international shipping lanes are being turned into another Strait of Hormuz. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed)

National Security

Top US general says Iran is turning vital strait into militarized chokepoint

Jamie McIntyre -

March 29, 2017 6:03 pm

Senate Republicans may put off the Trump admin's $30 billion defense supplemental request. Sen. Roy Blunt, left, said that the additional fiscal 2017 funding for Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets as well as ships, missiles and troops should not be considered while lawmakers wrangle over passing 2017 appropriations bills or an omnibus budget before current federal spending authority expires April 28. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

National Security

Senate could put off Trump’s $30 billion defense boost until at least May

Travis J. Tritten -

March 29, 2017 5:36 pm

More than 100 Iraqi civilians were killed this month when a building collapsed in a dense Mosul combat zone. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

National Security

Rep. McSally: ISIS using human shields as their air defense

Jamie McIntyre -

March 29, 2017 4:38 pm

Navy and Marine Corps say strike fighter shortfall could number 100 aircraft. (Credit: U.S. Navy)

National Security

Navy, Marines fighter jet shortfall may top 100 aircraft

Travis J. Tritten -

March 28, 2017 9:59 pm

Beltway Confidential

Are social media and the military incompatible?

Chad Storlie -

March 28, 2017 9:17 pm

National Security

Top general tears into media for asking about US role in civilian deaths in Mosul

Jamie McIntyre -

March 28, 2017 7:41 pm

National Security

General: ‘A fair chance’ US caused civilian casualties in Iraq

Jamie McIntyre -

March 28, 2017 4:32 pm

Army Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, who is both the U.S. European Commander and NATO's Supreme Commander, told a House committee Tuesday that he needs troops that are based in Europe, and don't simply rotate in and out. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

National Security

NATO commander calls for more US troops in Europe to deter Russia

Jamie McIntyre -

March 28, 2017 3:20 pm

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Tag: Department of Defense (Department of War)

Air Force secretary nominee to face questions over contractor payments

Budget cuts are making it hard to keep military pilots, leaders say

Top US general says Iran is turning vital strait into militarized chokepoint

Senate could put off Trump’s $30 billion defense boost until at least May

Rep. McSally: ISIS using human shields as their air defense

Navy, Marines fighter jet shortfall may top 100 aircraft

Top general tears into media for asking about US role in civilian deaths in Mosul

General: ‘A fair chance’ US caused civilian casualties in Iraq

NATO commander calls for more US troops in Europe to deter Russia

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