US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran

The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran.

Hegseth wastes his time on things ‘well below his pay grade’ as purge of dissenting Pentagon officials continues, report says

Col. Dave Butler was reportedly ousted after a long career as a public affairs official for the U.S. Army

By Katie Hawkinson

Standard matters more than background in Defense Ministry appointments: experts

The Ministry of National Defense is moving to open senior posts long reserved for uniformed officers to civilian officials, a shift experts say could strengthen policy capacity and reinforce civilian oversight — so long as institutional standards keep pace. The ministry is expanding the number of civilian officials in positions traditionally held by active-duty officers as part of a broader effort to reinforce civilian oversight of the military. "Someone coming from outside the field isn't bound

By The Korea Herald