Department of Defense
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has repeatedly pointed to U.S. and Israeli military superiority as the key to achieving goals in Iran war, says "this is not 2003," refuting comparisons to war in Iraq.
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Wounded service members and veterans are competing this week to represent their services at the Warrior Games this summer. -
The department says it won't enforce a new disability rule two days after announcing it — critics said it would cut veterans' benefits and penalize them for seeking treatment. -
Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-38, Thursday presented a $1.67 million check to San Diego County to fund a program intended to provide affordable housing to veterans. -
Military leaders told defense industry representatives that new directives from the top, higher tolerance for risk and a desire to invest have the Pentagon all-in on AI. -
Many veterans turn to private companies for help filing disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs and then face bills that run well into the thousands of dollars. -
Korean War fighter pilot and Escondido resident Royce Williams will be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, it was announced Wednesday. -
The new veterinary care facility has several exam rooms and an operating room, all with the latest veterinary technology. -
At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday Republicans accused the Biden administration of allowing tens of thousands to settle in the U.S. without vetting them. -
President Donald Trump's "warrior dividend" payments diverted $2.9 billion allocated to subsidize housing costs. -
Early Saturday morning the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.
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