Elizabeth Mclaughlin
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2nd top Pentagon official resigns this week after passed over for promotion
A second top Pentagon official resigned this week after being passed over for a departmental promotion. → Read More
In a reversal, Army now 'open' to conversation about renaming bases named after Confederate leaders
The U.S. Army said it's now "open" to a conversation about renaming bases originally named after Confederate military leaders and the Navy will ban Confederate flags. → Read More
New hotel found for Utah National Guard troops in DC after billing dispute
Utah National Guard troops operating in the nation's capital have a new hotel, after an apparent billing dispute led to their eviction. → Read More
Defense secretary reverses order, keeps soldiers in DC area after opposing Insurrection Act for George Floyd protests, calling for accountability in his 'murder'
Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday called for accountability in George Floyd's "murder," said he opposes using active duty troops in protests. → Read More
Pentagon defends defense secretary's call to 'dominate the battle space' in response to civil unrest
The Pentagon is defending Defense Secretary Mark Esper's use of the term "battle space," following criticism from retired military officers and congressional leadership. → Read More
What the National Guard can and can't do in Minneapolis
Here's what the National Guard can and can't do in Minneapolis and why the active duty U.S. military has no role. → Read More
Gen. Dempsey, Army band perform song inspired by America's resiliency during COVID-19
A new song adaptation, titled "America," is performed by the U.S. Army and inspired by the nation's resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
'Risk of a mass breakout' at ISIS prison camps in Syria: report
There remains the "high impact risk of a mass breakout" of Islamic State prisoners from detention camps in Syria, according to a new U.S. government report. → Read More
Army Secretary says it's important to keep soldiers training safely: Exclusive
The Army secretary talks to ABC News about how the U.S. Army can get soldiers back training during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
29 soldiers receive Purple Hearts following Iran missile attack
Purple Hearts were issued to soldiers who suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iran's missile attack on a base in Iraq. → Read More
Inside the Army's 24/7 lab working to develop a unique coronavirus vaccine
ABC News was invited inside the Army lab now open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in pursuit of a coronavirus vaccine. → Read More
Cadet finishing college classes in a tent, braving cold weather and farm animals
Cadet William Taylor is finishing his college semester in an orange tent. In the cold. In the middle of a field. → Read More
At Arlington National Cemetery, military funeral includes social distance, face masks: PHOTOS
On the rolling hills of Arlington National Cemetery, a group of soldiers stood on either side of Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Belch's casket. But this funeral was different. → Read More
Military chaplains see increased turnout as services go virtual amidst coronavirus pandemic
Military chaplains across the nation are seeing an increased turnout as religious services have gone virtual amidst the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Air Force evacuates 3 government contractors with coronavirus from Afghanistan
Three Defense Department contractors who tested positive for the novel coronavirus were evacuated out of Afghanistan on Saturday, according to the Air Force. → Read More
Nearly 2K US troops currently have the novel coronavirus: Pentagon
Nearly 2,000 U.S. service members currently have the novel coronavirus, according to new data published by the Defense Department on Thursday. → Read More
Military 3D-printing face shields, reusable N95 masks to address hospital shortages
The U.S. military is 3D-printing face shields, designing reusable plastic N95 masks and sewing surgical masks to increase the supply of critical medical equipment. → Read More
This isolation system is how the Air Force will transfer coronavirus patients
The Air Force is training medical professionals to operate an isolation system used to safely transport patients with infectious diseases aboard military aircraft. → Read More
Pentagon asked to provide 85 refrigerated trucks, 100K body bags for coronavirus response
The Defense Department has been tasked with providing 85 refrigerated trucks and 100,000 body bags to assist state health agencies with mortuary affairs. → Read More
How the US military is being utilized in responding to coronavirus
The U.S. military could be tasked with providing additional resources and personnel to help the United States combat the coronavirus pandemic spreading across the country → Read More