Trump lawyer on fired vets: ‘Perhaps they’re not fit to have a job’
"We are going to care for them in the right way," Habba said. "But perhaps they’re not fit to have a job at this moment or not willing to come to work.”
Pentagon & Congress
Pentagon touts $80M in DOGE cuts, but public receipts don’t add up
The Pentagon refused to provide a full list of cuts, and publicly available data — including "receipts" listed on DOGE's site — total around $25 million.
Nonprofit denies media access to major military medical conference
The decision to bar media from AMSUS' conference "was at the request of speakers who want to be able to speak without attribution," AMSUS personnel said.
Fort Cavazos soldiers say AC problems tormented them for over a month
A spokesperson for Fort Cavazos's Directorate of Public Works, which manages facilities, said the issue was finally fixed as of Feb. 28.
Opinion
America needs military lawyers willing to uphold its principles
The authors of this op-ed argue the U.S. military is only at its best when lethality works in concert with its longstanding compliance of wartime laws.
Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft
The propeller-driven Skyraider II pays homage to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during the Vietnam War.
Voice-controlled drones a military game-changer, Primordial Labs says
Primordial Labs' Anura allows operators to control robots with just their voice, which could change the way drones interact with humans on the battlefield.
Museum exhibit controversy reignites airman’s Medal of Honor dispute
A museum honoring Medal of Honor recipients is set to open later this month, but the project is already dogged amid an apparent snub to one airman.
Space acquisition hub preparing for impact of Trump’s workforce cuts
The head of the Space Force's acquisition command said workforce cuts are "incredibly challenging," but the command is adjusting to minimize the impact.
F-35s to get new capabilities with summer software update
Future Block 4 capabilities are intended to bring the F-35 better sensors, improved sensor integration, and the ability to carry more and deadlier weapons.
Hegseth halts US offensive cyberoperations against Russia
The suspension comes as many national security experts warn of a greater threat posed by Russia, China and other adversaries.
Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office blowup
The pause in U.S. aid comes as President Trump seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in peace talks with Russia.
First Black officer to earn Medal of Honor sacrificed all in Vietnam
Many of Pitts’ soldiers believed they would not have made it through the ordeal had it not been for the leadership of their CO.
US carrier arrives in South Korea after North Korea missile test
The aircraft carrier Carl Vinson has arrived in South Korea in a show of force.
Trump administration eases restrictions on military airstrikes
The new rules allow military leaders to fire at some targets without direct approval from the White House, according to a U.S. defense official.
After review, VA scales back plans for contract cancellations
In the last week, department leaders have revised plans to cancel hundreds of contracts in a cost-saving move.
Hegseth returns Army base to Fort Benning in second naming reversal
The Moore family, after which the post had been renamed in 2023, reacted to the news with anger and dismay.
