1. “The next great chapter in the history of our armed forces.”

Vice President Mike Pence shared details about a new branch of the military: the Space Command.

Proponents say it’s necessary to compete with countries like China and Russia. And once-reluctant Pentagon officials have backed the proposal, saying they will do what they can to bring it to fruition. But Congress still has plenty of skeptics.

Another branch of the armed forces has reached a milestone: We profile First Lt. Marina A. Hierl, the first woman in the Marine Corps infantry to lead a platoon.