Department of Defense News
3 Admirals Censured in 'Fat Leonard' Scandal
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 | Category: Department of Defense - National
Three US Navy flag officers have become the highest-ranking officials thus far punished in the Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) bribery and corruption scandal.
Who Is 'Fat Leonard'? Navy Corruption Scandal Sees Malaysian Defense Contractor Plead Guilty
Friday, January 16, 2015 | Category: Department of Defense - National
"Fat Leonard" was the CEO of the Glenn Defense Marina Asia group, headquartered in Singapore. Francis plied Navy officials between 2004-2013 with gifts of cash exceeding $500,000, promises of sex from prostitutes amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars, all-expense-paid hotel stays, Cuban cigars and various other material gifts, according to his plea agreement.
Defense Secretary Hagel Resigns
Monday, November 24, 2014 | Category: Department of Defense - National
Defense Secretary Hagel resigned under pressure, but states it is the "greatest privilege of my life."
General Lori Robinson Takes Command of PACAF
Monday, November 24, 2014 | Category: Department of Defense - National
General Lori Robinson now leads U.S. Air Force activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports 46,000 Airmen serving principally in Japan, Korea, Hawaii, Alaska and Guam.
AF: 1st Woman 4-Star to Lead Pacific Combat Forces
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 | Category: Department of Defense - National
Air Force Lt. Gen. Lori J. Robinson was nominated to serve as commanding general of Pacific Air Forces, making her the first U.S. woman four-star commander of combat forces.
Women in Service Review Implementation Plans
Friday, June 21, 2013 | Category: Department of Defense - National
The Department of Defense will proceed in a measured and responsible way to open positions to women in all Service branches. Notification to Congress is required prior to opening these positions. Full implementation by the services should occur by Jan. 1, 2016.
Female Generals: The Pentagon’s First Pair of Four-Star Women
Monday, August 13, 2012 | Category: Department of Defense - National
Wolfenbarger became the second female four-star general in the history of the U.S. military in June. She assumed her command just as the first female four-star in U.S. history, Army General Ann Dunwoody, prepared to leave hers.