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James Mattis Quotes: 12 Things President-Elect Donald Trump's Nominee For Defense Secretary Has Said

The retired Marine general is known for quoting from Shakespeare and Greek poets, as well as military thinkers, in his speeches

How Much Money Do US Military Troops Make? Armed Forces Could Receive 2.1 Percent Pay Raise Next Year

President Barack Obama's relatively conservative fiscal year 2017 defense budget met resistance from a Congress seeking to raise troops' salaries by 2.1 percent next year.

I Burned The American Flag, Here's Why: True Story Explained By SCOTUS Winner Joey Johnson

Joey Johnson's case led to the Supreme Court ruling flag burning as "symbolic speech" and protected under the First Amendment in 1989.

Who Is Shadow McClaine? Army Soldiers Charged With Murder After Ex-Wife's Disappearance From Fort Campbell Base

The ex-husband of the missing soldier from Fort Campbell and one of his associates were charged Tuesday.

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Who Is Nikki Haley? South Carolina Governor Is Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To UN, Reports Say

The appointment of the South Carolina governor, if confirmed, will mark the first female appointment to a cabinet-level post in the president-elect’s administration.

President Trump’s Drone Stance: Will He Continue Obama’s Drone Policy?

The president-elect is expected to increase the use of drones by the CIA and Pentagon.

Duterte Calls Putin His ‘Idol,’ Philippine President Slams Western ‘Bullying’

The Philippine president told his Russian counterpart that the U.S. could not be trusted when it came to alliances.

Who Is James Mattis? Trump Considering Ex-US Central Command Head For Defense Secretary

The retired general, who served in the military for nearly 44 years, was commander of U.S. Central Command in President Barack Obama’s administration.

Lebanon Giving US Weapons To Terrorists? Hezbollah Parade Allegedly Featured American Arms

U.S. State Department spokesperson Elizabeth Trudeau said if inquiries found that American arms were in the hands of Hezbollah, it would be a "grave concern."

Donald Trump Election Helping ISIS Recruit Jihadists: Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Makes It 'Easier,' Islamic State Says

"His utter hate towards Muslims will make our job much easier because we can recruit thousands," a top ISIS operative said.

Trump’s Potential Cabinet: Ben Carson, Climate Change Denier, May Be Education Secretary

A former Republican presidential candidate and retired neurosurgeon, Carson does not believe in evolution and once called the Big Bang a "ridiculous" idea.

US Increasing Drone Strikes In Syria? Obama Tells Pentagon To Target Al-Nusra: Report

The president told the Pentagon to target an al Qaeda-tied group that's gained a strong foothold in the civil war-torn nation.

Veterans Day 2016: 7 War Movies To Watch On Netflix

From “Patton” to “Saving Private Ryan,” check out these seven military films you can stream on Netflix.

New York City will celebrate Veterans Day with the annual America's Parade on Friday.

Veterans Day Parade 2016 NYC: 'America's Parade' Start Time, Route And Live Stream

No matter the weather, the parade will start at 11:15 a.m.

Taliban Attack On German Consulate In Afghanistan: Car Bomber Kills 4, Injures Over 100

Over 100 people were injured after a suicide car bomber rammed the gate of the German consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif late Thursday.

Why Is Veterans Day On A Friday This Year? The History Behind The Nov. 11 Federal Holiday

The country will honor service members in its 78th official Veterans Day Friday.

Who Is Sharbat Gula? Famed ‘Afghan Girl’ Returns Home After Deportation From Pakistan

Sharbat Gula, 44, had fled from strife in Afghanistan in the mid-1980s as a young girl.

War In Europe: If Trump Wins, Will The US Leave NATO? America's Involvement In Alliance In Question

Trump has been a vocal critic of NATO and has threatened to pull support from the military alliance the United States entered into in 1949.

Will US Go To War With Russia? Clinton, Putin Tensions Could Lead To New Cold War

Hillary Clinton hasn't been shy in showing her disdain for Russia.

Germany Refugee Crisis: Police Arrest Afghan Asylum-Seekers Accused Of Raping Iranian Teen

Authorities said the seven Afghan refugees raped an Iranian teenager multiple times and also filmed the assault.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Calls Obama Administration A Failure, Concerns Grow Over Missile Launch During US Presidential Election

South Korea's military said Monday it was on high alert over concerns Pyongyang could fire an intermediate-range ballistic missile around the U.S. presidential election.

‘Chicago P.D.’ Season 4 Spoilers: Is Mouse Really Going To Leave Intelligence For The Army? [VIDEO]

A deleted scene released by the official Twitter account of “Chicago P.D.” shows Mouse and the Intelligence Unit attending his farewell party in Season 4.