U.S. touts military ties in Philippines as Duterte courts Russia, China
The timing of U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' trip to the Philippines this week could not have come at a better time.
Tue Oct 24 2017
Pentagon delays transgender recruitment by six months
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Friday approved a six-month delay in allowing transgender recruits to join the U.S. armed forces, a Pentagon spokeswoman said.
Sat Jul 01 2017
Pentagon chief declares North Korea the new top threat to US security
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis declared North Korea the "most urgent and dangerous threat to peace and security," before the House Armed Services Committee.
Tue Jun 13 2017