President Trump terminated 17 inspectors general, raising concerns about government accountability and legal compliance regarding oversight roles within the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
A 2023 Inspector General report revealed over $500,000 in unauthorized military travel charge card expenditures on gambling, alcohol, and entertainment, highlighting serious oversight failures.
Senate leaders are preparing to evaluate President Trump's military nominations, with hearings for key roles delayed due to background check issues affecting nominees.
The Air Force eliminated educational content on the Tuskegee Airmen and WASP from its training syllabus, aligning with an executive order targeting diversity and multiculturalism initiatives.
Seaman Apprentice Jason Lorentz, 25, earned the Military Excellence Award after overcoming challenges and improving his ASVAB scores, transitioning from aviation boatswain’s mate to hospital corpsman.
The Trump administration may impose tariffs on essential materials, risking increased costs and supply chain delays for defense projects, particularly in shipbuilding and military procurement.
President Donald Trump halted the relocation of Afghan families of U.S. service members, leaving 200 individuals in perilous conditions amid ongoing refugee challenges.
Elsie Dominguez, a Cuban-American from Queens, filed a lawsuit against the Navy's Military Sealift Command, alleging rape by a civilian captain aboard the USNS Carson City.
More than 60 Veterans Affairs employees were placed on administrative leave as the department permanently closed its diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, raising employee concerns.
The Battle of Leyte Gulf, fought from October 23 to 26, 1944, marked the largest naval engagement in history, featuring significant U.S. victories against Japanese forces.