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Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid
In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.
Soldier held in North Korea faced discharge for fights, cop car damage
The soldier who crossed the North Korean border Tuesday had previously been arrested in South Korea for getting into fights and damaging a cop car.
Military life wellness tips from the 2023 Spouse of the Year
On this episode of The Spouse Angle, the newest Military Spouse of the Year shares wisdom for prioritizing wellness during deployments and military moves.
By Natalie Gross
Military transition classes are ‘falling short,’ lawmakers warn
Research shows most troops don't begin transition classes until they are in their final months of military service.
Taiwan’s Tsai welcomes retired US admiral for China talks
Retired Adm. Phil Davidson, former head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, warned in 2021 that the island could face an invasion from China this decade.
As Xi calls for reunification, Pentagon says China policy is unchanged
The Pentagon stopped short of supporting Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s new assessment China is moving to seize Taiwan “on a much faster timeline."
By Joe Gould
Biden pick for Pentagon acquisitions role vows to cut weapons system costs
The Pentagon is struggling to control costs associated with sustaining its weapons systems. For the Lockheed Martin-made F-35 jet, sustainment costs are on track to become so expensive that the Air Force will either have to cut its planned buy or flying hours, the the Government Accountability Office found.
By Joe Gould
The military may be required to start tracking suicides by job assignments
In hope of more answers, the plan is part of the Senate's annual defense authorization bill up for debate in coming weeks.
Censoring weapons tests risks troops’ lives, says Warren
Elizabeth Warren is calling on the Pentagon to stop censoring its annual weapons testing report.
By Joe Gould
As Pentagon calls for industry innovation, top acquisition nominees remain stalled
The Pentagon has are too few acquisition officials confirmed for the defense industry.
By Joe Gould
America Shall Be Judged By How We Leave Afghanistan — By Allies, Foes, and History
We need to cut down on this nearly 1,000 day wait, while still prioritizing homeland security through a sound vetting process.
By Angus King