U.S. Says It Has 11,000 Troops in Afghanistan, More Than Formerly Disclosed

The Defense Department had for years publicly disclosed only the number of troops taking part in the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan, not counterterrorism forces there.

Mattis Says Panel Will Study Trump’s Transgender Military Ban

On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said that he was establishing a panel of experts to “provide advice and recommendations on the implementation of the president’s direction.”

Trump Reverses Restrictions on Military Hardware for Police

President Trump rolled back Obama-era rules that limited the transfer of surplus military equipment to local police departments.

Fatigue and Training Gaps Spell Disaster at Sea, Sailors Warn

After two deadly collisions involving Navy ships, more than a dozen current and former officers raised alarms about gaps in maintenance and training, grueling duty schedules and expanded operations.