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world1 hour ago

Pentagon says hidden files could reshape view of Afghanistan exit

Pentagon officials say they recovered classified documents hidden away in safes that could shed new light on the chaotic Kabul airport pullout in August 2021, but offered no public details. The claim comes amid a ceremony to upgrade valor awards for troops who served at the airport and ongoing Republican criticism of the Biden-era withdrawal, with Democrats defending the decision. A new Afghanistan Withdrawal Special Review Panel is examining decisions leading to the exit, but no timeline for disclosures was provided.

via Politico|
#afghanistan#classified-documents#kabul
US expands Hormuz transit control, but gains come with high costs and uncertainty
defense2 days ago

US expands Hormuz transit control, but gains come with high costs and uncertainty

The Trump administration is touting increased U.S. control of a southern channel through the Strait of Hormuz, saying tankers are passing and millions of barrels have moved while global oil prices have not spiked. But independent estimates vary and show throughput still far below prewar levels. The operation is resource-intensive, risks Iranian retaliation, and may not meaningfully alleviate global supply pressures or prices, which remain sensitive to Middle East tensions and policy rhetoric.

via Yahoo|
#defense#iran#oil-prices
Pentagon ousts Stars and Stripes editor, fueling fears over editorial independence
defense4 days ago

Pentagon ousts Stars and Stripes editor, fueling fears over editorial independence

The Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte, along with long-time publisher Max Lederer, after leadership publicly defended the paper’s editorial independence amid tensions with Defense Department policy. Slavin says the firing followed remarks about censorship in a CBS interview, while the Pentagon frames it as refocusing Stars and Stripes on its original mission to report for warfighters. The shake-up, which also saw ombudsman Jacqueline Smith fired and Deputy Publisher William Urban appointed, drew criticism from press groups and lawmakers who warn the move undermines independent military journalism.

via Al Jazeera|
#defense#editorial-independence#erik-slavin
Pentagon sacks Stars and Stripes leadership amid independence clash
military4 days ago

Pentagon sacks Stars and Stripes leadership amid independence clash

The Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer, editor Erik Slavin, and reporter Lara Korte for insubordination after clashes over editorial independence and coverage of the USS Abraham Lincoln; the moves follow reporting that angered Trump-era officials, with staffers defending independence and five-day appeals windows granted for the dismissals.

via The Guardian|
#editorial-independence#insubordination#military
Pentagon reports dip in sexual-assault cases but risks persist for younger troops
defense4 days ago

Pentagon reports dip in sexual-assault cases but risks persist for younger troops

The Defense Department reported 7,998 sexual assault cases in 2025, down from 8,195 in 2024, while a confidential survey shows unwanted sexual contact among active-duty women declined from 6.8% in 2023 to 4.3% last year and men from 1.3% to 1%; however, junior enlisted personnel and those under 24 remain at greater risk, and the Pentagon says it will continue to strengthen deterrence, victim-centered care, and accountability to address harmful behaviors.

via AP News|
#2025#defense#military
Stars and Stripes parts ways with longtime editor amid Pentagon editorial push
politics4 days ago

Stars and Stripes parts ways with longtime editor amid Pentagon editorial push

The Stars and Stripes’ longtime editor, who had led the newspaper for three decades and served as publisher since 2007, says he was fired for insubordination after conducting an interview, a move that comes amid a Pentagon bid to tighten editorial control and curb what it calls woke distractions; the episode follows an April firing of the paper’s ombudsman and underscores ongoing tensions over editorial independence within the military publication.

via AP News|
#editorial-independence#insubordination#lederer
Iran War casualties rise: Pentagon updates U.S. wounded past 750
politics5 days ago

Iran War casualties rise: Pentagon updates U.S. wounded past 750

The Defense Department says more than 750 U.S. service members have been wounded since the Iran conflict began on Feb. 28, with the latest totals showing 18 killed and 757 wounded when combining the DCAS Overseas Operations and Operation Epic Fury data. The Pentagon created the Overseas Operations category on July 7 to capture such casualties, and past reporting disruptions had briefly altered tallies. The update comes as talks with Tehran stall and President Trump pauses negotiations while tensions remain high.

via CNN|
#casualties#defense-department#iran-war
Pentagon Deploys Media Critique Over USS Lincoln Reports
washington-politics7 days ago

Pentagon Deploys Media Critique Over USS Lincoln Reports

After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled reporting on the USS Abraham Lincoln as “completely misrepresented,” at least six senior Pentagon and Navy officials amplified a coordinated critique of the coverage across X and Facebook, branding some reporting as false or misinformed. Journalist Natalie Oliverio’s accounts of dire conditions aboard the Lincoln spurred national coverage, while CENTCOM and Navy spokespeople defended the crew and suggested some reporting was distorted. Pentagon data or FOIA records were not provided in response to requests. Analysts warn the messaging campaign could undermine public trust in the press and harm military morale and recruitment.

via Responsible Statecraft|
#media#military#pentagon
Hegseth Eyes 2028 Run, Sparking GOP Tension Beyond the Pentagon
politics8 days ago

Hegseth Eyes 2028 Run, Sparking GOP Tension Beyond the Pentagon

Sources say Pete Hegseth is plotting a future White House bid, with his Iowa trip fueling speculation after he campaigned for GOP candidates in Iowa, South Carolina, and Kentucky. The Defense Secretary’s office says the trip was in a personal capacity, but the idea of a sitting cabinet member pursuing a political campaign is unusual. The story also frames potential tensions with Trump within MAGA politics and notes past controversies surrounding Hegseth as he weighs a possible run.

via The Daily Beast|
#defense-department#donald-trump#pentagon
Democrats push for Lincoln deployment oversight amid reports of deteriorating conditions
politics8 days ago

Democrats push for Lincoln deployment oversight amid reports of deteriorating conditions

Democrats Jon Ossoff and Mark Kelly led calls for a Pentagon oversight and a bipartisan inquiry into the USS Lincoln’s near-nine-month deployment after reports of poor morale, mental-health crises, and subpar conditions aboard the ship; Republicans largely defended the administration, while some urged oversight and potential ship visits. The push includes 11 questions to the Pentagon and a request to allow lawmakers to inspect the Lincoln as part of accountability for the Iran-related deployment.

via USA Today|
#kelly#navy#ossoff
Pentagon to fund troops' fertility preservation with up to $10K yearly egg freezing reimbursement
defense11 days ago

Pentagon to fund troops' fertility preservation with up to $10K yearly egg freezing reimbursement

The Pentagon launches a three-year fertility-preservation pilot that reimburses eligible active-duty troops up to $10,000 per year to freeze eggs (and up to $500 per year for sperm), with coverage starting Sept. 14; eligibility includes deployment orders to hazardous areas or long separations, and services can be performed at military medical facilities or civilian clinics; beneficiaries must have an advanced directive detailing posthumous use of gametes, and the Defense Health Agency will assess the program on participation, costs, administrative burden, user experience, and impact on readiness and retention.

via Federal News Network|
#defense#deployment#egg-freezing