Trump’s defense secretary pick said women shouldn’t be in combat roles. These female veterans fear what comes next
When Elisa Smithers was deployed to Iraq in 2005, there was a ban on women serving in ground combat operations. She now fears the progress made for women in combat since then will be reversed after President-elect Donald Trump announced Pete Hegseth this week as his pick for secretary of defense – a Fox News host and Army veteran who has criticized efforts to allow women into combat roles.
What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to serve as defense secretary
In picking Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, President-elect Donald Trump has selected a military veteran and popular conservative media personality with a large fo
'Never Heard of Him:' Surprise and Questions Greet Trump's Defense Secretary Pick
Surprise and Questions Greet Trump's Defense Secretary Pick By Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Pete Hegseth as U.S. defense secretary was met on Wednesday with surprise at the Pentagon and bewilderment among some European allies,
Who is Pete Hegseth? These U.S. Senators support Trump's Defense Secretary pick
The 44-year old former FOX host is one of Trump's most surprising picks as he fills out his cabinet ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration.
Trump picks Fox News host and veteran as defense secretary, capping frenetic day
President-elect Donald Trump has moved swiftly to announce his nominees, tapping John Ratcliffe for CIA director and Mike Huckabee to be U.S. ambassador to Israel.
Trump taps veteran, Fox personality Hegseth for Defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Pete Hegseth to be his Pentagon chief, a surprise move that would put the Fox News host and Army veteran in charge of the new administration’s effort to clear out diversity and inclusion policies at the Defense Department.
Pete Hegseth is not just Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, he's also a Tennessee Vols fan
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, is known for wearing Tennessee orange and cheering on the Vols.
Opinion: False narratives hurt reputation of veterans and recruiting
Military recruiting results in 2024 are much improved and five of the six military services met or exceeded their annual ...
Veterans in Niles are honored with a Quilt of Valor
Thursday in Niles four veterans were honored with a Quilt of Valor. The quilts are specially made by one person and it’s a ...
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Lung cancer screenings to be offered for veterans in Altoona
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Altoona VA center to host lung screening for veterans
In a significant push for veteran health, the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is hosting a Lung Cancer Screening ...
Thank You for Your Service! Inside the Homes of Celebrity Veterans—From Tom Selleck to Morgan Freeman
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Officials say veterans issues must retain nonpartisan focus as Washington reshapes after elections
Lawmakers, government officials and advocacy groups said Wednesday that veterans issues must continue down a nonpartisan ...
Veterans Day: Biden expands benefits, urges Americans to 'keep faith' in one another
In his final time as the nation's 46th commander-in-chief, President Joe Biden on Monday addressed a Veterans Day crowd at ...
Why the US celebrates Veterans Day and how the holiday has changed over time
President Joe Biden has laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Veterans Day. Thousands marched through the ...
Staten Island veterans can get discounts at local businesses; here’s how
The one thing that everybody across Staten Island is united on is our devotion and our appreciation to our veterans.' ...
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Clarksville veterans town hall coming up from VA, American Legion Post 143
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System will partner with American Legion Post 143 to host a town hall on Dec. 4 from 4-7 p.m.
Beaumont veterans now know where new outpatient clinic will be located
The new clinic will be around 55,000 square feet, almost double the amount of space in the current Beaumont outpatient clinic ...
Housing for female veterans: A place to heal
Alicia Emanuel served seven years in the U.S. Navy. She says the Navy brought her camaraderie but also challenges.