US Department of Defense
Trump vows 'total victory' over Iran, claims Tehran will need 25 years to recover from US strikes
The president said he would not settle for a "93% victory", while praising Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a day after the House blocked an impeachment effort against him.
WATCH: Hegseth claims reps. are punishing him with impeachment for 'lawful military action' in Iran
Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment push after Republican losses in US midterm elections
'It won't work with me': Hegseth dismisses renewed impeachment threat
Pentagon preparing $400 billion cut to Trump administration's requested defense budget - report
The reduced funding could potentially affect the pace at which the US rebuilds its weapons stockpiles depleted during the war with Iran.
Pentagon updates official count of US service members killed during Iran war - report
The Washington Post reported in September that the previous official count of 18 may have been inaccurate and that at least four service members were potentially excluded from the official tally.
US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday said that Washington still has confidence in the security of all of its bases, after five men were arrested near a British air base.
Hegseth to announce 20% cut in generals, admirals, ends tenure for civilians at military academies
Hegseth will give a speech on Wednesday in front of hundreds of junior officers and enlisted officials, updating them on his priorities for the military.
Eight US Marines injured in recent, undisclosed Iranian attack on ship in Hormuz - report
The Marines were not seriously injured by the Iranian cruise missile hit on the vessel, but they sustained smoke inhalation and showed symptoms of concussions, including headaches.
Hegseth, Pentagon pressured F-15 crew to appear in '60 Minutes' Iran rescue story, CNN reports
US Defense Secretary Hegseth and political officials reportedly pushed for the airmen to take part in the CBS program, while military officials raised concerns over security and political messaging.
White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say
According to the Washington Post, Hegseth blamed Feinberg for letting stockpiles of long-range guided missiles and air-defense interceptors shrink.
Pentagon gives polygraphs to Joint Staff officials in attempt to find munitions info leak - report
US President Donald Trump has threatened “long-term jail sentences” for anyone found responsible for releasing information about the US munitions stockpiles.
Pentagon orders US military officials to cease referring to Iran conflict as Op. Epic Fury - report
According to the email, sent on August 7, military leaders were instructed to refer to the conflict as "overseas operations in the CENTCOM AOR [US Central Command Area of Responsibility]."
US Navy sailor who jumped from USS Abraham Lincoln faces disciplinary action - report
A 19-year-old US Navy sailor faces disciplinary action after jumping from the USS Abraham Lincoln, as his wife says his requests for mental health care and paternity leave were ignored.
