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Displaying all articles tagged:
Department Of Defense
unidentified aerial phenomena
Jan. 8, 2022
Pentagon’s New UFO Office Worries Some Ufologists
They’re skeptical the Defense Department will share what it learns about unidentified aerial phenomena.
By
Paola Rosa-Aquino
covid-19
Nov. 13, 2021
New Leader of Oklahoma National Guard Rejects Federal Vaccine Mandate
The state’s mandate-opposing governor appointed the new leader and directed him to institute the policy, which goes against Defense Department orders.
By
Paola Rosa-Aquino
politics
May 1, 2021
Biden Cancels Military-Funded Construction of Border Wall
The DHS also says it will repair flood levees and soil erosion caused by Trump’s wall-construction efforts.
By
Chas Danner
Mar. 3, 2021
Ronny Jackson Harassed Staff, Drank on Duty As White House Doctor, Report Finds
Jackson, who is now a Republican congressman, denied the scathing findings in the Pentagon inspector general’s report.
By
Nia Prater
turnover
Dec. 21, 2018
Jim Mattis Couldn’t Avoid Trump’s Influence
He’ll leave the Trump administration with his personal reputation intact, but the larger values he sought to protect are diminished.
By
Heather Hurlburt
politics
Dec. 20, 2018
Read Defense Secretary Mattis’s Full Letter to Donald Trump
James Mattis tendered his resignation today, and wrote a letter to the President explaining his reasons for doing so.
departures
Dec. 20, 2018
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Quits Over Disagreements With Trump
In his resignation letter, Mattis implied Trump is not “treating allies with respect.”
By
Adam K. Raymond
Aug. 25, 2017
President Trump Signed Order to Ban Transgender People From Joining Military
Trump follows through on his tweets, but leaves the status of openly transgender active service members up to Secretary of Defense James Mattis.
By
Jen Kirby
it just happened
July 6, 2009
Former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara Dies
The legendary military man and former World Bank president was 93.
By
Chris Rovzar
early and often
May 19, 2009
Why Obama Is Punting on Gay Issues
There are many reasons, not all of them political.
By
Chris Rovzar
today in torture
Apr. 22, 2009
Today in Torture: A Race to Approve Interrogations, With No Sense of History
Not only were Bush administration and Department of Defense officials fine with the recently detailed interrogation techniques, they were downright psyched.
By
Chris Rovzar