Mike Glenn

Pentagon mulls options for Afghan interpreters fearing Taliban revenge

The Department of Defense said Thursday it is reviewing several overseas U.S. military installations that could be used to temporarily house Afghans whose lives would be in danger in the event of a Taliban takeover. In addition to the U.S. bases, officials are reaching out to third countries to host former interpreters waiting for visas who worked closely with American troops during 20 years of combat in Afghanistan.

Billions need to be cut from troubled F-35 fighter program, watchdog warns

The next-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter represents a growing portion of the Pentagon's tactical aviation fleet, but high costs needed to keep them flying may mean they're simply too expensive even for the U.S. military, the congressional watchdog Government Accountability Office said in a new report issued this week.

Iraqi militias suspected in rocket attack that injures two U.S. troops

Two U.S. servicemen were injured in the latest rocket attack on American forces stationed in Iraq, adding new fuel to a clash between the U.S. military and Iraqi Shiite militia groups with strong ties to Iran. A second attack Wednesday on U.S. and U.S.-allied Syrian forces operating in eastern Syria was foiled, officials said.

Gingrich says U.S. support for Taiwan hinges on maintaining status quo

Taiwan will likely end up without allies against China if it ever moves to unilaterally declare itself a sovereign nation as Beijing's aggressive foreign policy is casting a shadow over the entire Northeast Asia theater, former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich warned Tuesday.

N.Y. National Guard: Human error caused fatal helicopter crash

Lloyd Austin approves new command structure in Afghanistan as troop withdrawal continues

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday approved a new command structure to oversee the small contingent of U.S. forces who will remain in Afghanistan to protect American diplomatic interests there following the completion of the wider U.S. troop withdrawal over the coming weeks.

Biden approves removing military commanders from deciding sex-assault cases

President Biden has approved a seismic shift to the military justice system that would strip away legal authority over sexual assault and harassment cases from a unit's chain-of-command and give the proceedings to special prosecutors.

Army to upgrade combat awards for ‘Black Hawk Down’ vets

The Army is upgrading combat decorations for 60 special operations soldiers almost 30 years after they fought in Operation Gothic Serpent, a fierce firefight in Somalia more commonly known as "Black Hawk Down."

Dangerous COVID-19 strain could spark fresh restrictions on operations, Pentagon says

Even as infection and hospitalization rates from COVID-19 continue falling in many locations, Pentagon officials say the rise of the delta variant that has spread rapidly since it was first detected could mean new restrictions on military operations and base access.

Putin fumes over Black Sea drills, dubs U.S. and allies provocateurs

The Black Sea is emerging as a prime flashpoint in the West's standoff with Vladimir Putin's Russia. President Biden said he seeks stable, predictable relations with the Kremlin, but the U.S. and its allies aren't backing off on a major naval military exercise in the contested sea this week that has the Russian leader fuming.

New Air Force unit fights to dominate electromagnetic spectrum

The electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) may be invisible but it is as real a battlefield as the land, air and sea. The Air Force recently rolled out its first unit dedicated to providing the U.S. with a competitive edge over any potential adversaries in the future.

Biden vows to back Afghan leaders as U.S. pullout accelerates

President Biden hosted Afghanistan's president and top peace negotiator at the White House Friday, vowing to maintain U.S. support for the embattled Kabul government even as the last American and NATO troops leave and fears mount of a major Taliban offensive.

At Pentagon, Afghan President Ghani expresses confidence his country will survive U.S. pullout

On a visit to the Pentagon Friday ahead of a critical meeting with President Biden, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani rejected dire predictions that his government may collapse months after the last American combat troops leave the country.

Pentagon seeks to reassure Afghan leaders as pullout proceeds

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will try to reassure visiting Afghan government leaders of U.S. military support even as the Taliban insurgents score battlefield gains and the U.S. troop pullout picks up pace, the Pentagon said Thursday.

Joint Chiefs chairman spars with GOP lawmakers over ‘woke’ military

The nation's top military officer clashed sharply with Republican lawmakers Wednesday during a budget hearing over allegations that the Pentagon has embraced controversial topics such as critical race theory since the election of President Biden.

Capitol deployment costs could curb National Guard operations

National Guard officials may have to cancel annual training and some drill weekends if they aren't reimbursed for the funds used to send troops to Washington, D.C., following the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol building.

‘I became a political football’: Ex-SEAL Eddie Gallagher tells his side of the story

Eddie Gallagher, a former Navy SEAL, is taking on another unanticipated role -- as an author of a book telling his side of a deeply polarizing story.

Female soldiers at Fort Hood most at risk for sexual assault, survey finds

Women assigned to two Army posts in Texas are more likely to be sexually assaulted than any other female soldiers in uniform. According to a new study by the RAND Corporation think tank, the risk to women at one of the posts -- Fort Hood -- is nearly a third higher than the average risk faced by all women in the Army generally.

Austin defends Pentagon budget, Afghanistan pullout on Hill

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told lawmakers some "over the horizon" U.S. combat support of Afghanistan's military is already underway, even before the September 11 deadline set by President Biden for a complete pullout of American forces.

Boeing’s new Air Force One aircraft facing delays

Boeing is behind schedule on its contract to build two new Air Force One aircraft and likely won't make its plan to deliver the first upgraded version of the "Flying White House" in 2024 as originally projected.