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October 11, 2025
President Donald Trump said Saturday he has directed the Department of Defense to ensure troops are paid during the government…
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January 28, 2025
The latest follows a several other executive orders signed by President Trump intended to reshape the U.S. military.
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February 3, 2024
After Biden vowed to respond to the drone attack, Al Sharpton expressed concern for military members while deployed in the…
October 10, 2022
The Pentagon seeks to address mental health in its military ranks amid spiraling suicide rates among service members.
Representative Gregory Meeks
August 20, 2021
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Congressman Gregory Meeks said of Biden's Afghanistan deadline: "That ain't happening."
June 25, 2021
General Mark Milley, America's highest-ranking uniformed officer, defended the idea of open-mindedness among the military ranks.
January 25, 2021
U.S. Rep. Anthony Brown says, "Freedom to live your truth and an understanding that our country’s greatest strength is in…
December 6, 2020
Midshipman Sydney Barber, who will be the first Black woman U.S. Naval Academy brigade commander, said 2020 protests inspired her…
October 19, 2017
Details are still coming in about the ambush that claimed the lives of four United States servicemen in Niger.
July 26, 2017
With his latest promise of a military trans ban, President Donald Trump has again proven to be no friend to…
September 10, 2013
TRANSCRIPT - Below are the remarks delivered by President Barack Obama on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, regarding potential U.S. action…
January 28, 2013
OPINION - Just days into his second term, President Obama has reinforced his legacy; he will be remembered for transforming…
October 20, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Whoopi Goldberg faced a barrage of angry and insulting tweets from Mitt Romney supporters following a segment…