Konstantin Toropin

In the past year, U.S. news outlets have reported that Musk, who oversees the satellite internet provider, has developed a close relationship with Vladimir Putin

The Defense Department's spokeswoman says that removing a slew of admirals and generals would have serious impacts on missions and readiness.

The attack on the ships was the latest in months of violence in the region by the Yemen rebels, who are backed by Iran and have targeted commercial shipping as well as the U.S. naval forces deployed to the region.

The memo comes as the Trump campaign begins planning its transition and staffing for the Pentagon and other federal agencies, and begins to weigh who could fill top positions such as secretary of defense.

Capt. Shawn Bailey of the Navy Ethics and Leadership Center relieved Capt. Lester Brown Jr. of his duties "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command."

The circumstances of Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley's injury as well have been shrouded in secrecy ever since military officials confirmed foreign reports that three service members were injured on the pier mission in late May.

The report is just the latest in a long series of government reports and media coverage that shows the Pentagon has been neglecting the housing needs of troops.

Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann was sentenced to 30 months in prison for accepting "bribe payments from Afghan nationals in exchange for drafting, submitting, and verifying fraudulent letters of recommendation for Afghan nationals."

The Pentagon's assessment came on the same day that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also released a statement confirming the presence of North Korean troops in the war, which began when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

The DoD inspector general report released Thursday found that the Navy "lacks a policy on the intentional use of sleep deprivation practices" and should beef up the number of medical professionals it has on staff.