Mattis Signs Deployment Orders for More Troops to Afghanistan More information will be given in the next few weeks as he prepares to brief lawmakers on Sept. 6, the secretary said.
Retired General to Speak in DC amid Support for Presidential Run The retired Marine general who has inspired a groundswell of support for a presidential run will appear in D.C. on Friday.
Senate Committee Approves Mattis as Next Defense Secretary The Senate Armed Services Committee voted 26-1 to approve retired Marine Gen. James Mattis as the next Secretary of Defense.
Mattis Headed to Europe Next Week for Talks on ISIS Campaign Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will be at NATO headquarters next week for talks on speeding up the campaign against ISIS.
Senators Call on Mattis to Buy More Littoral Combat Ships A group of U.S. senators from four states called on Defense Secretary Mattis to find money for three new littoral combat...
Dunford in Afghanistan for Talks on US Troop Increase Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford was in Kabul on Monday to prepare the way for a possible U.S. troop increase.
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Mattis: 'I Don't Understand' Speculation about Presidential Run The favorite story in Washington involves a plan to draft James Mattis to run against a lackluster presidential field.
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Mattis: Flynn Firestorm Has 'No Impact' on His Job Defense Secretary Mattis said the dismissal of Flynn would have "no effect at all" on his own dealings with the White House.
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.