The list includes $846 million in classified projects. The money would come on top of the $274 million for barracks restoration in the service’s official budget request. Indo-Pacific Command says it faces an $11 billion funding gap for regional military construction, space programs, munitions and Guam missile defenses. There are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix. By Joe Schuman
6 weeks ago The decision came almost six months after the F-35 finished a series of Joint Simulation Environment tests. The V-22 is allowed to fly again, and the services will each implement their own training and maintenance protocols to get the fleet back to operations. The Navy, for example, would have $26 billion in the wrong places, and would need Congress to approve $13 billion in formal reprogrammings. NBC News reported Monday that the crash was linked to chipping from the Osprey’s proprotor gearbox. By Tara Copp, AP
2 months ago Air Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year. Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention. Load More