Defense Department Tag

Sen. Kelly Sues Hegseth to Block Attempts to Cut Rank, Pension

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 12, 2026 38 Comments

Kelly claims Hegseth and the other defendants violate the First Amendment, the Speech or Debate Clause, the separation of powers, due process, 10 U.S.C. § 1370 [general rule for commissioned officers], and the Administrative Procedure Act....

Was a Sonic Super-Weapon Used during Historic Raid to Capture Maduro?

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 12, 2026 29 Comments

The existence of a sonic super-weapon is certainly plausible in light of a 2013 non‑lethal directed‑energy demonstration and recent allegations of acoustic weapon systems used during Serbia’s 2025 protests. ...

Hegseth Moves to Review Retirement Rank, Pay of Sen. Kelly Over Seditious Video

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 05, 2026 39 Comments

"To ensure this action, the Secretary of War has also issued a formal Letter of Censure, which outlines the totality of Captain (for now) Kelly’s reckless misconduct."...

Trump Launches Strikes on ISIS Terrorists in Nigeria

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 26, 2025 23 Comments

"I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was."...

Israel to Build Independent Arms Industry, Fearing Future U.S. Embargo

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on December 26, 2025 45 Comments

Prime Minister Netanyahu: Israel to “reduce our dependence on all players, including friends." ...

Trump Attends Dignified Transfer Ceremony of Two Soldiers Killed in Syria

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 17, 2025 3 Comments

The two men were ambushed while on patrol in Syria while supporting counter-ISIS efforts....

Pentagon ‘Escalating Preliminary Review’ of ‘Serious Allegations’ Against Sen. Kelly

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 16, 2025 17 Comments

Last month, Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy to review Kelly for "potentially unlawful comments" regarding the Seditious Six video....

Navy Admiral Tells Congress There was No ‘Kill Them All’ Order in Boat Strike

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 04, 2025 30 Comments

And we wonder why the Pentagon has placed restrictions on the media....

New York Times Sues Hegseth Over New Pentagon Press Rules

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 04, 2025 41 Comments

The people who ignored Joe Biden all of a sudden want to do their job....

Trump Vows to ‘Re-Examine’ All Who Entered U.S. From Afghanistan Under Biden

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 27, 2025 9 Comments

Trump also ordered 500 more troops to patrol DC....

Hegseth Tells Navy to Review Sen. Kelly Regarding ‘Potentially Unlawful Comments’

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 26, 2025 25 Comments

"Please provide me a brief on the outcome of your review by no later than December 10, 2025."...

Pentagon Investigating Sen. Kelly Over ‘Serious Allegations of Misconduct’

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 24, 2025 74 Comments

The Pentagon didn't elaborate of the allegations....

UK Won’t Share Some Intelligence With U.S. Due to Strikes on Suspected Drug Vessels

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 11, 2025 61 Comments

The British think the strikes violate international law....

Trump Orders Pentagon to Resume Nuclear Weapons Testing

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 11, 2025 18 Comments

Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are fighting the restart of American nuclear weapons testing, which may be focused on the delivery system rather than detonation....

President Trump Sets New Course with Shipbuilding and Maritime Plans

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 03, 2025 14 Comments

US will share tech information on nuclear subs with let South Korea, partner with Japan on shipbuilding, and plans E.O. returning U.S. Naval ships back to steam for catapults and hydraulic systems for elevators....