WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the text of the following transcript on Nov. 18: Acting Secretary Of Defense Christopher C. Miller; Ezra Cohen-Watnick, Acting Under Secretary Of Defense For Intelligence And Security * * * ANNOUNCER: Good morning, acting Secretary Miller and distinguished guests. We are gathered today for a signing ceremony to implement the reforms outlined in Section 922 of the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. For nearly four   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Defense Department today started the process of elevating special operations forces on par with military departments per authority from the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, according to the acting defense secretary. Christopher C. Miller directed the assistant secretary of defense for special operations/low-intensity conflict to report directly to him. His announcement was made today to troops at Fort   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) welcomed the news that Patrick Air Force Base (AFB) in Brevard County, Florida has been chosen as one of six finalists for the permanent location for the headquarters of the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM). In July, Rubio led the Florida congressional delegation in urging U.S. Air Force Assistant Secretary John Henderson to consider eight Florida locations, including B  more

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: This year we take a look back at five of the most historic rivalries traditionally played on Thanksgiving Day, featuring two games from each series with each side claiming a victory. If you choose to use this content in whole or in part, as a courtesy, please credit The National Football Foundation. Nov. 26, 1998 No. 25 Mississippi State def. Mississippi, 28-6, Vaught-Hemingw  more