Women's perspectives are essential to U.S. national security strategy and operations, according to the report.
A ground offensive in Gaza promises to be long, brutal and costly.
Littoral combat ships are expected to serve 25 years. But the Little Rock and the Detroit were less than a decade old.
Decommissioning these ships early amounts to a loss of almost $7 billion based on analysis by Defense News.
Supporters still see a path late this year to passing critical immigration reforms which would help Afghan allies.
The ship, which was designed to serve for 25 years, is one of the Freedom-class variants that the Navy is mothballing early.
Brain injuries are widespread among post-9/11 service members and veterans.
By Frank Larkin
The littoral combat ship Sioux City cost $460 million and was retired after less than five years of service.
The ship was commissioned in November 2018.
The so-called "dry combat submersible" will make underwater rides more comfortable for Navy special operators.
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