The Army has selected Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer to serve as the 17th sergeant major of the Army, making him the branch’s highest-ranking noncommissioned officer (NCO). Military.com confirmed Weimer’s appointment to replace retiring Sgt. Maj. Michael Grinston. …

US, Panama ‘taking back’ canal from ‘China’s influence,’ says Hegseth
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the U.S. will take back the Panama Canal from “China’s influence” as Washington tries to reassert control