Analysis by , Pentagon Correspondent, CNN Pentagon CorrespondentLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Last Sunday, four-star Gen. Robert Abrams, who commands all US forces in South Korea, held a town hall with black service members on the subject of race that was then broadcast on Facebook to thousands.Abrams made it a point to have everyone attending the event wear civilian clothes – an important symbol to lessen signs of military rank. Abrams told the audience “we’re going to develop an action plan with real meat on the bones to get after this. We are not going to put up with this one...…Analysis by , Pentagon Correspondent, CNN Pentagon CorrespondentLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Last Sunday, four-star Gen. Robert Abrams, who commands all US forces in South Korea, held a town hall with black service members on the subject of race that was then broadcast on Facebook to thousands.Abrams made it a point to have everyone attending the event wear civilian clothes – an important symbol to lessen signs of military rank. Abrams told the audience “we’re going to develop an action plan with real meat on the bones to get after this. We are not going to put up with this one...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Federal authorities on Sunday arrested two men who were depicted in photos of wearing protective armor and carrying items that could be used to restrain a person, according to a release.The two men, Eric Gavelek Munchel of Tennessee and Larry Rendell Brock of Texas, a retired Air Force Reserve officer, are depicted in some of the more recognizable photos of rioters that have circulated online since the attack.Two law enforcement officials told CNN earlier that Munchel was seen on January 6 in photos and videos that depicted him inside the...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Federal authorities on Sunday arrested two men who were depicted in photos of wearing protective armor and carrying items that could be used to restrain a person, according to a release.The two men, Eric Gavelek Munchel of Tennessee and Larry Rendell Brock of Texas, a retired Air Force Reserve officer, are depicted in some of the more recognizable photos of rioters that have circulated online since the attack.Two law enforcement officials told CNN earlier that Munchel was seen on January 6 in photos and videos that depicted him inside the...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Barbara Starr, Zachary Cohen and Ryan Browne, CNNWashington(CNN) The Trump administration has carried out sweeping changes atop the Defense Department's civilian leadership structure, removing several of its most senior officials and replacing them with perceived loyalists to the President.The flurry of changes, announced by the Department of Defense in a statement roughly 24 hours after President Donald Trump , has put officials inside the Pentagon on edge and fueled a growing sense of alarm among military and civilian officials, who are...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Barbara Starr, Zachary Cohen and Ryan Browne, CNNWashington(CNN) The Trump administration has carried out sweeping changes atop the Defense Department's civilian leadership structure, removing several of its most senior officials and replacing them with perceived loyalists to the President.The flurry of changes, announced by the Department of Defense in a statement roughly 24 hours after President Donald Trump , has put officials inside the Pentagon on edge and fueled a growing sense of alarm among military and civilian officials, who are...WW…

(CNN)The deceased suspect in Thursday's shooting at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas was a 20-year-old male named Adam Alsahli of Corpus Christi, according to two law enforcement sources familiar with the ongoing investigation. Alsahli drove to an entrance at the naval station and shot a security forces member in the chest, hitting the guard in her bulletproof vest and inflicting non-life-threatening injuries, according to one of the sources. Alsahli then accelerated towards the gate entrance and crashed into a barrier. After exiting the vehicle, he began shooting, and was shot and...…(CNN)The deceased suspect in Thursday's shooting at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas was a 20-year-old male named Adam Alsahli of Corpus Christi, according to two law enforcement sources familiar with the ongoing investigation. Alsahli drove to an entrance at the naval station and shot a security forces member in the chest, hitting the guard in her bulletproof vest and inflicting non-life-threatening injuries, according to one of the sources. Alsahli then accelerated towards the gate entrance and crashed into a barrier. After exiting the vehicle, he began shooting, and was shot and...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Frank Larkin expressed gratitude to at the White House last year when he stood with the President for the creating a task force to work on a plan for preventing veteran suicides.Frank’s son Ryan, who followed in his father’s footsteps to become a Navy SEAL, took his own life in 2017. At the signing event, Larkin described his son’s struggles after suffering from what was later shown to be traumatic brain injury.So it was a “hit to the gut,” according to Larkin, when Trump said in January that TBIs to be “very serious injuries relative to...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Frank Larkin expressed gratitude to at the White House last year when he stood with the President for the creating a task force to work on a plan for preventing veteran suicides.Frank’s son Ryan, who followed in his father’s footsteps to become a Navy SEAL, took his own life in 2017. At the signing event, Larkin described his son’s struggles after suffering from what was later shown to be traumatic brain injury.So it was a “hit to the gut,” according to Larkin, when Trump said in January that TBIs to be “very serious injuries relative to...WW…

(CNN)The US is now underway with equipment being packed and shipped out, three defense officials tell CNN. The Pentagon has also approved the deployment of hundreds of maritime, air and land forces to the region to ensure security for American and NATO forces as well as contractors as they withdraw, the officials said.Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin approved the extension of the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier's mission to "remain in the Central Command area of responsibility for a period of time," and approved "the addition of some long-range bombers" to the region in preparation for US...…(CNN)The US is now underway with equipment being packed and shipped out, three defense officials tell CNN. The Pentagon has also approved the deployment of hundreds of maritime, air and land forces to the region to ensure security for American and NATO forces as well as contractors as they withdraw, the officials said.Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin approved the extension of the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier's mission to "remain in the Central Command area of responsibility for a period of time," and approved "the addition of some long-range bombers" to the region in preparation for US...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The top US military official who runs the American nuclear arsenal warned that China and Russia are and capabilities faster than the US, saying during a congressional hearing on Tuesday that if it does not start investing more in nuclear defense and infrastructure, the US will be “at risk of losing credibility in the eyes of our adversaries.”Russia is “aggressively engaged” in “conventional nuclear capability development and modernization, and are now roughly 80% complete while we are at zero,” saId Adm. Charles Richard, the head of US...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The top US military official who runs the American nuclear arsenal warned that China and Russia are and capabilities faster than the US, saying during a congressional hearing on Tuesday that if it does not start investing more in nuclear defense and infrastructure, the US will be “at risk of losing credibility in the eyes of our adversaries.”Russia is “aggressively engaged” in “conventional nuclear capability development and modernization, and are now roughly 80% complete while we are at zero,” saId Adm. Charles Richard, the head of US...WW…

(CNN)The DC National Guard said Monday that the US Army has approved the call-up of 250 members of the DC National Guard, as the nation's capital braces for potential protests and unrest ahead of a verdict in the in Minneapolis.The Guardsmen will support the DC Metropolitan Police Department with traffic management and safety at downtown public transportation stations, as well establish a quick reaction force in the event of larger protests.The DC National Guard is approved to continue supporting law enforcement until May 9, the guard said in its statement.The move comes amid nationwide...…(CNN)The DC National Guard said Monday that the US Army has approved the call-up of 250 members of the DC National Guard, as the nation's capital braces for potential protests and unrest ahead of a verdict in the in Minneapolis.The Guardsmen will support the DC Metropolitan Police Department with traffic management and safety at downtown public transportation stations, as well establish a quick reaction force in the event of larger protests.The DC National Guard is approved to continue supporting law enforcement until May 9, the guard said in its statement.The move comes amid nationwide...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — America’s top general has apologized for appearing in a photo-op with President Donald Trump following the forceful outside the White House last week, calling the move a “mistake” and saying his presence “created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics.”Gen. , the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said during a pre-recorded speech released on Thursday that he regrets accompanying Trump on a walk from the White House to St. John’s Church last week where he was photographed wearing his combat uniform and moving with the...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — America’s top general has apologized for appearing in a photo-op with President Donald Trump following the forceful outside the White House last week, calling the move a “mistake” and saying his presence “created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics.”Gen. , the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said during a pre-recorded speech released on Thursday that he regrets accompanying Trump on a walk from the White House to St. John’s Church last week where he was photographed wearing his combat uniform and moving with the...WW…