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VIDEO September 5

Renaming DOD to Department of War shows proactive mindset, says Sen. Mullin

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., discusses the possibility of President Donald Trump renaming the Defense Department to the Department of War and responds to criticism of the strike on a Tren de Aragua 'drug-carrying' boat.

Secretary of Defense September 4

Hegseth vows to rebuild military deterrence so enemies 'don't want to f--- with us'

Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed Officer Candidate School graduates at Fort Benning, emphasizing military strength and the Trump administration's focus on deterrence.

Caribbean September 3

US bolsters military presence in Caribbean near Venezuela amid Trump's efforts to halt drug trafficking

The U.S. military is strengthening its Navy presence near Venezuela, as President Donald Trump seeks to stop the flow of drug trafficking.

Fox News Flash September 3

Hegseth issues stark warning to drug traffickers following US military strike on Venezuelan vessel

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns drug traffickers after U.S. military strike destroys Venezuelan boat, killing 11 suspected Tren de Aragua cartel members.

VIDEO September 2

President Trump announces new location for Space Force command center

President Donald Trump announces the Space Force command center will move from Colorado to Huntsville, Ala., which will be known as 'Rocket City.’

U.S. Defense & Military Politics August 26

Renamed Department of Defense coming ‘soon,' Trump says

President Donald Trump suggested the Department of Defense could be renamed to the Department of War and noted that the change could happen very soon.

VIDEO August 25

Trump signs proclamation related to Biden's botched Afghanistan exit and takes questions

President Donald Trump signs the Abbey Gate proclamation honoring the 13 members of the U.S. armed forces killed in Kabul, Afghanistan.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics August 22

Hundreds of DoD civilians accept call of duty in southern border mission under Trump’s order

Civilian Defense employees are volunteering by the hundreds for temporary details to serve on the southern border after an Aug. 20 memo was circulated via email.

Police and Law Enforcement August 22

Hegseth authorizes 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons in DC if necessary: US official

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized National Guard troops and airmen to carry weapons in D.C. if their mission requires it amid a Trump administration crackdown on crime.

Opinion August 22

The warrior ethos effect: Why female enlistment is surging under Trump 

Army exceeds recruiting goals by 10% as women return to military service under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's merit-based advancement and equal treatment policies.

Pentagon August 21

Pentagon unveils new medal for troops deployed in Trump’s southern border crackdown

The Pentagon has created a new Mexican Border Defense Medal for troops who are serving at southern border under Trump's immigration crackdown.