Col. Khallid Shabazz's career has been a series of firsts. Re-enlisting at 47 meant losing 50 pounds and 10 minutes off a two-mile run time. It's the first day of a new hair era for the Army. Here's how it's going. There are a number of unusual medical conditions that could keep you out of military service. By Caitlin O'Brien
3 years ago The study compared the information from Army enlistment contracts with the career outcomes of each recruit over nearly two decades. The former head of U.S. Central Command is the first Black defense secretary in American history. President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Pentagon took a major step closer to confirmation on Thursday, after House and Senate lawmakers voted to waive a rule blocking the recently retired general from assuming the post. Weeks-old plans for defense secretary nominee Lloyd Austin to testify before the House Armed Services Committee have been canceled. Democrats are calling for Austin's speedy confirmation. Austin must work with Congress to win support for President-elect Joe Biden’s national security budget and priorities. Load More