Eleanor Watson
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Media within the Pentagon covering the U.S. military will face new restrictions on the information they are allowed to report or face loss of access to the Pentagon, according to a memo officials distributed to reporters on Friday.
Pentagon to impose new limits on reporters' access, documents show
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
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September 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Media within the Pentagon covering the U.S. military will face new restrictions on the information they are allowed to report or face loss of access to the Pentagon, according to a memo officials distributed to reporters on Friday.
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Trump touts record-breaking military recruitment. But numbers were rising before his reelection.
Trump touts record-breaking military recruitment. But numbers were rising before his reelection
Data shows the turnaround in military recruitment began under Biden almost two years ago, and enlistments still lag behind pre-pandemic highs.
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May 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Trump touts record-breaking military recruitment. But numbers were rising before his reelection.
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An all-Black, all-female World War II unit received the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday for improving soldiers' morale with their work sorting mail addressed to those on the frontlines.
The Six Triple Eight, an all-Black female WWII unit, receives Congressional Gold Medal
Congress honored an all-Black female military unit for its work sorting mail during World War II.
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April 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
An all-Black, all-female World War II unit received the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday for improving soldiers' morale with their work sorting mail addressed to those on the frontlines.
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Horse-drawn caissons to return to Arlington Memorial Cemetery after two-year pause
Horse-drawn caissons to return to Arlington Memorial Cemetery after 2-year pause
Arlington National Cemetery will reintroduce caisson horses to some military funerals in June, after a two-year pause to improve the herd's health.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Horse-drawn caissons to return to Arlington Memorial Cemetery after two-year pause
Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti was informed in a call from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that he intends to replace her, per a defense official. The call occurred before his statement was issued.
February 22, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti was informed in a call from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that he intends to replace her, per a defense official. The call occurred before his statement was issued.
"I'm in CQ Brown's corner, just because I think he did some really good things for this country," GOP Senator Mike Rounds tells reporters. Rounds has not seen the list reportedly circulating of generals and flag officers Defense Secretary Hegseth may fire.
February 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"I'm in CQ Brown's corner, just because I think he did some really good things for this country," GOP Senator Mike Rounds tells reporters. Rounds has not seen the list reportedly circulating of generals and flag officers Defense Secretary Hegseth may fire.
Two defense officials say representatives from DOGE attended meetings at the Pentagon on Friday. The Defense Department is declining to comment on who specifically attended the meetings.
February 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Two defense officials say representatives from DOGE attended meetings at the Pentagon on Friday. The Defense Department is declining to comment on who specifically attended the meetings.
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Trump officials are ramping up plans to send migrant detainees to Guantanamo Bay, sources say.
Trump officials eye daily migrant detainee flights to Guantanamo Bay
The Trump administration's objective is to send groups of unauthorized migrants from the U.S. mainland to Guantanamo each day, using military aircraft to airlift and relocate detainees.
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February 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Trump officials are ramping up plans to send migrant detainees to Guantanamo Bay, sources say.
Defense Secretary Hegseth “informed General Milley today that he is revoking the authorization for his security detail and suspending his security clearance as well,” per Pentagon spox John Ullyot. Hegseth also requested an IG review into Milley’s conduct as the top US military officer.
January 29, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Defense Secretary Hegseth “informed General Milley today that he is revoking the authorization for his security detail and suspending his security clearance as well,” per Pentagon spox John Ullyot. Hegseth also requested an IG review into Milley’s conduct as the top US military officer.
~8,200 US military service members were discharged for refusing to follow the Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to data provided by the service branches. Since the mandate was rescinded in Jan 2023, about 110 service members have rejoined.
January 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
~8,200 US military service members were discharged for refusing to follow the Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to data provided by the service branches. Since the mandate was rescinded in Jan 2023, about 110 service members have rejoined.
The Pentagon is preparing to send up to 1500 additional active duty troops to the southwest border in the coming days, per two US officials, following Trump EO to beef up presence there. The troops would add to the ~2500 service members already there.
January 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The Pentagon is preparing to send up to 1500 additional active duty troops to the southwest border in the coming days, per two US officials, following Trump EO to beef up presence there. The troops would add to the ~2500 service members already there.
Retired Gen Mark Milley says he’s grateful for President Biden’s preemptive pardon, adding in a statement, “I do not wish to spend whatever remaining time the Lord grants me fighting those who unjustly might seek retribution for perceived slights.”
January 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Retired Gen Mark Milley says he’s grateful for President Biden’s preemptive pardon, adding in a statement, “I do not wish to spend whatever remaining time the Lord grants me fighting those who unjustly might seek retribution for perceived slights.”
Trump's surprising pick to lead the Pentagon — Pete Hegseth — will have to publicly address scrutiny by Dems over allegations from his past, controversial comments and his qualifications to run the largest employer in the country during his confirmation hearing Tues.
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January 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Trump's surprising pick to lead the Pentagon — Pete Hegseth — will have to publicly address scrutiny by Dems over allegations from his past, controversial comments and his qualifications to run the largest employer in the country during his confirmation hearing Tues.
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Alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was scheduled to plead guilty today in Guantanamo Bay until last night the DC Circuit Court of Appeals issued an administrative stay to delay the plea.
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Appeals court pauses plea proceedings in alleged 9/11 architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's case
The U.S. had filed an appeal to stop plea proceedings for alleged 9/11 architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others from moving forward Friday in the war court in Guantanamo Bay.
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January 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was scheduled to plead guilty today in Guantanamo Bay until last night the DC Circuit Court of Appeals issued an administrative stay to delay the plea.
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SecDef Austin at West Point today praised women in the military:
"If I get a little fired up about this, it's just because this isn't 1950. It isn't 1948. It is 2024... Any military that turns away tough, talented patriots—women or men—is just making itself weaker and smaller. So enough already."
"If I get a little fired up about this, it's just because this isn't 1950. It isn't 1948. It is 2024... Any military that turns away tough, talented patriots—women or men—is just making itself weaker and smaller. So enough already."
December 4, 2024 at 10:37 PM
SecDef Austin at West Point today praised women in the military:
"If I get a little fired up about this, it's just because this isn't 1950. It isn't 1948. It is 2024... Any military that turns away tough, talented patriots—women or men—is just making itself weaker and smaller. So enough already."
"If I get a little fired up about this, it's just because this isn't 1950. It isn't 1948. It is 2024... Any military that turns away tough, talented patriots—women or men—is just making itself weaker and smaller. So enough already."
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The intermediate range ballistic missile Russia launched at Ukraine overnight was based off the design for Russia’s RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said today. Russia notified the US “briefly” before the launch.
November 21, 2024 at 9:25 PM
The intermediate range ballistic missile Russia launched at Ukraine overnight was based off the design for Russia’s RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said today. Russia notified the US “briefly” before the launch.
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