Here’s a look at his statements on military matters and personnel, some of which may be heard from the stage Thursday or in tweets. Continue reading →

Trump said the secretary of the Army will be named the new acting defense secretary. Continue reading →

The attack comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East between the United States and Iran, which ratcheted up on Thursday after suspected attacks on two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran has denied involvement. Continue reading →

“It is a virtual certainty that you will fight on a battlefield for America at some point in your life,” U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said. “You will lead soldiers in combat. It will happen. Some of you may even be called upon to serve in this hemisphere.” Continue reading →

Tens of thousands of families are crossing the Mexico-U.S. border each month — that number is expected to grow in the Spring. Continue reading →

The additions will bring the total number of active-duty troops on the border to 4,350. Continue reading →

Long term, lawyers and activists battling to ensure that transgender people can serve openly in the U.S. military are convinced they will prevail. Short term, they are braced for anguishing consequences. Continue reading →

Details about the administration’s Missile Defence Review – the first compiled since 2010 – are expected to be released during President Donald Trump’s visit to the Pentagon. Continue reading →

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the rare morning attack in the U.S.-patrolled town of Manbij in northern Syria. Continue reading →

U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis encouraged his troops to avoid distraction in a farewell message Monday without mentioning his boss, Donald Trump. Continue reading →