The U.S. Coast Guard has been ordered to reduce the number of admirals by at least 25% before next year, the service ...

The following is the May 15, 2025, Government Accountability Office report, Military Generals and Admirals: Information on ...

Peace Officers Memorial Day is celebrated annually on May 15 after President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday directed sweeping cuts to the ranks of general and flag officers across the U.S.

United States flags are lowered to half staff for varying reasons, typically in mourning or on a day of remembrance.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the U.S. military will soon be seeing a dramatic reduction in the number ...

Secretary Pete Hegseth of the Department of Defense (DOD) on Monday ordered a 20% reduction in military generals and officers ...

In a memo released Monday, Hegseth argued that senior leaders should be "unencumbered by unnecessary bureaucratic layers that ...

Hegseth said he wanted to "streamline leadership by reducing excess general and flag officer positions." ...

Flags should be flown at half-staff on May 15 across the United States to honor officers who have died in the line of duty.

Peace Officers Memorial Day is part of Police Week, an opportunity to honor law enforcement and remember those who’ve died in service.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in memory and respect of Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. The day is dedicated ...