
President Obama professed today strong appreciation for the service of his third Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel. But if he was so appreciative, why exactly is Secretary Hagel about to be former Secretary Hagel? Rumors are swirling as to whether
by Frank J. Gaffney, Jr.24 Nov 2014, 6:55 AM PST0

President Obama is forcing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel out of his administration after less than a year on the job according to multiple reports. The New York Times broke the news early Monday morning, reporting that Hagel was resigning “under
by Charlie Spiering24 Nov 2014, 6:55 AM PST0

Sen. John McCain says: “I thank Chuck Hagel for his service, and I know that he was very, very frustrated.” McCain, expected to become chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee in January, was reacting to news that President Obama is
by Charlie Spiering24 Nov 2014, 6:55 AM PST0

Speaking to reporters at the White House, President Obama recognized the departure of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel after less than two years in office. Although White House sources disparaged Hagel’s term at the Defense Department after the news broke,
by Charlie Spiering24 Nov 2014, 6:55 AM PST0

An American soldier has been cleared after he was closely monitored by the military for showing symptoms of the deadly Ebola virus upon his return on Tuesday from the U.S. mission in West Africa, according to the Pentagon. “He tested
by Edwin Mora21 Nov 2014, 9:03 AM PST0

During a visit to Kentucky’s Fort Campbell on Monday, Pentagon Chief Chuck Hagel told soldiers from the Army’s 101st Airborne Division that they have made a “huge difference” in containing the lethal Ebola virus in West Africa, and he categorized the
by Edwin Mora18 Nov 2014, 6:55 AM PST0

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has signed an authorization to mobilize an estimated 2,100 Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers from 12 states to fight the lethal Ebola virus in West Africa. The U.S. Army has identified 16 Reserve and National
by Edwin Mora17 Nov 2014, 6:55 AM PST0

A new survey finds only 26 percent of those in the military community approve of the performance of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. But the blame for this low approval rating extends higher up the chain of command. Retired Secretary of
by Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin12 Nov 2014, 6:55 AM PST0

(Washington, D.C.)–U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Chuck Hagel said he ordered the implementation of a policy requiring “all” troops to “undergo a 21-day controlled monitoring regimen” upon returning from the Ebola mission in West Africa. “Throughout these deployments DoD
by Edwin Mora31 Oct 2014, 10:56 PM PST0

Wednesday at the Aspen Institute’s “Washington Ideas Forum,” Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said we are living through, “historic, defining times,” that will result in a, “new world order.” When questioned about the ongoing global chaos by the national correspondent for The
by Breitbart TV29 Oct 2014, 12:28 PM PST0

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has ordered the military to put together a special “strike team” to aid civilian health workers in the event of future Ebola cases in America. The “strike team” will consist of 30 members and will
by AWR Hawkins20 Oct 2014, 8:00 AM PST0

The first large wave of soldiers from the U.S. Army’s legendary 101st Airborne Division arrived in Liberia over the weekend to battle the deadly Ebola virus, according to the Pentagon. During a press briefing Tuesday, Army Col. Steve Warren, a
by Edwin Mora15 Oct 2014, 12:39 AM PST0

On Monday, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel outlined for the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas how the Pentagon plans to address “climate change” issues that could plague the military. Hagel asserted that warmer climates, oceans rising, and other weather
by William Bigelow13 Oct 2014, 7:39 PM PST0

California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter is fighting a potential ban on tobacco sales on military bases and ships. The idea of a ban is currently under a department review, thanks to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. But Hunter, a Marine reservist
by Charlie Spiering8 Oct 2014, 8:07 AM PST0

The spy formerly known as Bradley Manning is now filing a lawsuit against Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and the Defense Department accusing them of denying Manning “access to medically necessary treatment.” Manning wants to have longer hair, use cosmetics,
by William Bigelow24 Sep 2014, 7:35 AM PST0

(Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel spoke with Egyptian Defense Minister Colonel General Sedki Sobhy on Saturday to confirm the United States plans to deliver 10 Apache helicopters to Egypt to support Cairo’s counter-terrorism efforts, the Pentagon said. The United States
by Breitbart News21 Sep 2014, 2:15 AM PST0

Back from his vacation, President Obama is scheduled to meet with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Monday for an update on the series of air strikes launched against the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq. Obama may increase military action against
by Charlie Spiering25 Aug 2014, 6:51 AM PST0

The United States Military is now allowing more popular black hairstyles by members of the armed forces after three months of negative reaction from the African-American community about appearance and hair regulations put forth earlier in the year. According to
by Robert Wilde16 Aug 2014, 10:29 AM PST0

The tragic and sudden death of Robin Williams, 63, saddened the world on Monday morning, but his support for the troops is what many of his fans are talking about today. Williams was among the first of America’s celebrities to
by Kelli Serio14 Aug 2014, 3:41 PM PST0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Far fewer refugees remain on Iraq’s Sinjar Mountain and a U.S.-led rescue mission is far less likely, U.S. officials said Wednesday night. A team of U.S. military personnel assessed the situation and reported that only several thousand
by Breitbart News14 Aug 2014, 6:17 AM PST0

This week, the United States signed a massive armaments agreement with the government of Qatar to sell Apache helicopters, advanced Patriot surface-to-air (SAM), and Javelin handheld ground-to-air defense systems to Doha. Apache Helicopter Patriot Missile Javelin The arms deal
by Jordan Schachtel17 Jul 2014, 6:59 AM PST0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered an aircraft carrier — the USS George H.W. Bush — to move from the northern Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf as President Barack Obama considers possible military options for Iraq.
by Breitbart News14 Jun 2014, 2:05 PM PST0

Tuesday testifying before the House Armed Service Committee, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel offered a full-throated defense of the release of five Taliban detainees in exchange for U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. Follow Pam Key on Twitter @pamkeyNEN
by Breitbart TV11 Jun 2014, 8:09 AM PST0
On May 31, Obama triumphantly announced the recovery of Bowe Bergdahl, expecting accolades from a grateful nation because *ahem- ahem* “the United States of America does not ever leave our men and women in uniform behind.” That Rose Garden announcement
by Debra Heine10 Jun 2014, 11:51 AM PST0

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel confirms that the Obama administration “unanimously” decided trading the freedom of five high-ranking Taliban officials for the life of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl was the right thing to do, and he states that whether the Taliban considers
by Frances Martel5 Jun 2014, 7:18 AM PST0