West Point football players are involved in the academy’s worst cheating scandal in more than 40 years. Army plays in the Liberty Bowl Thursday.
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Panel blasts Fort Hood leaders, Army after disappearance, death of Spc. Vanessa Guillen; 14 fired or suspended
“This report, without a doubt, will cause the Army to change our culture,” Secretary Ryan McCarthy said of an inquiry into deaths at the Texas base.
‘Special jeopardy’: 100 former Republican national security officials warn Trump must allow transition
More than 100 Republican former national security officials, including former defense and homeland security secretaries, warned that President Donald Trump’s refusal to allow a transition to President-elect Joe Biden imperils the nation.
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On Veterans Day, how President-elect Biden’s plan for the Pentagon differs from Trump
In President-elect Joe Biden’s administration, expect greater outreach to allies and changes on social issues, such as Confederate names.
Pentagon reiterates that troops have no role in US election – that includes vets at polls
As officials combat voter intimidation, former DoD official says veterans “should know better” than to be an unofficial “poll watcher,” which is often illegal.
Joe Biden endorsed, Trump excoriated by nearly 500 retired top military, national security officials
Nearly 500 retired generals, admirals and senior civilian national security officials endorse Joe Biden and blast President Donald Trump.
House Dems want retaliation probe after Vindman brothers raise issues of Trump-Ukraine, White House officials’ treatment of women
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and his brother Yevgeny Vindman were involved in the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump and raised concerns about the “toxic” climate created by senior White House national security officials who harassed wom…
Defense Secretary Esper says Beirut blast probably an accident, breaking with Trump
Defense Secretary Mark Esper contradicted President Trump on the cause of the blast that killed at 135 people and wounded 5,000.
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman retires, cites ‘bullying’ by Trump after impeachment testimony
Vindman cited intimidation and bullying from the White House for his decision to retire. He will retire at the lower rank of lieutenant colonel instead of colonel.
Blaze rages on USS Bonhomme Richard more than 24 hours after the fire; nearly 60 injured
The Navy’s USS Bonhomme Richard continued to burn in San Diego on Monday and nearly 60 sailors and firefighters have been injured.