Military Officials Say They Urged Biden Against Afghanistan Withdrawal

During a heated Senate hearing, Gen. Mark Milley also defended his actions in the final months of the Trump administration.

Defense Secretary Backs Changes to Military Law on Sexual Assault

A legislative clash looms over whether the military justice system should be overhauled to change the way all serious crimes are handled.

Defense Secretary Backs Changes to Handling of Sexual Assault Cases

Lloyd Austin signaled support for removing sexual assault cases from the military chain of command but declined to endorse a broader measure to deal with other serious crimes.

Old-Guard Senators Defy Changes in How Military Treats Sex Assault Cases

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has won broad backing for legislation that would cut out the military chain of command in such cases. Now she faces another big hurdle.

Opinion | There’s a Sexual Assault Crisis in the Military. Congress Can Stop It.

Troops are more likely to be sexually assaulted by a fellow service member than shot by an enemy in war.