They've broken the military,” said Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), claiming they've made the U.S. military too “politicized” to win wars.

During his time Austin oversaw the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, led the more than 50-nation coalition supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, and directed the most intense naval combat operation since World War II in the Red Sea, following the Hamas attack upon Israel.

Mark Milley's portrait as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was taken down from the Pentagon hallway where all of the paintings of the previous chairmen are located.

Hosted by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, this prestigious event recognized ... inspiring natives,” said Pittman. Secretary Lloyd Austin’s journey from Thomasville High School ...

Greg Munroe writes, Our Senators, Daines and Sheehy know that Hegseth is comically unqualified to be Secretary of Defense and that this clown car nomination is a farce and insult to the armed forces.

President Donald Trump should focus on merit and responsibility in the Pentagon's senior civilian and officer ranks. His portrait removals miss the target.

1975 - Austin is commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army upon graduation from West Point. Over the next 20 years, he holds a number of leadership positions and is stationed at bases in North Carolina, Indianapolis, New York, Germany and Panama. 1997-1999 - Commander, 3rd Brigade of the 82nd Airborne, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., who President Trump had threatened to fire once in power, on Monday said he plans to remain the country’s highest-ranking military

Watch live as the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, hosts a farewell tribute for outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, from left, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin watch during a Department of Defense Commander ...

Officials said the military chiefs of the Army ... of Democratic President Joe Biden and the Senate vote to confirm Lloyd Austin as Pentagon chief. President Barack Obama asked his Republican ...