Pentagon ends new radar effort meant for Guam missile defense
The Pentagon quietly directed the Missile Defense Agency to stop development of a new radar to protect Guam, according to a recent GAO report.
By Jen Judson
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No clear plan for supporting Guam missile defense system, GAO finds
The Government Accountability Office warn a firmer plan for management of Guam's missile defense architecture is needed.
By Jen Judson
Trump argues Confederate base names, battle flags should stay
In an interview with Fox News, Trump rejected the idea of the Confederate flag as a symbol of racism.
This week in Congress: NDAA debates before the full House and Senate
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 20, 2020.
The need for staying engaged and connected
Lessons from investments with partner nations benefit the security of the United States, says the author of this commentary.
By Col. Chris Karns
Promotion packet photos are out. Name and sex could be next.
In the future, promotion board members may only see a troop's accomplishments when making a decision to select them for promotion.
Check out back-to-school deals, dental clinics, face masks and more at your military stores
Two more dental clinics have opened on bases, through AAFES partnership; five more to come. Back-to-school savings.
By Karen Jowers
Confederate flag effectively banned from military installations
Defense Secretary Mark Esper's guidance lays out which flags can be flown in public, and the criteria don't support the Confederate battle flag.
DoD schools reopening on a ‘regular, full-time’ schedule
DoDEA students experience the 'new normal' while returning to their regular schedules.
By Karen Jowers
Unhappy with Pentagon’s religious liberty guidance, lawmakers set up meeting with top defense official
A group of conservative lawmakers have demanded a meeting with Defense Secretary Mark Esper to talk about religious liberty issues.
By Kent Miller
Esper directs services to review racial bias in grooming standards, training and more
Defense Secretary Mark Esper's team has come back with its first recommendations for tackling racial bias in the military.
The Pentagon wants a $10B defense industry cash injection. Is Congress listening?
Pentagon leaders need “around $10 billion” in the next pandemic aid package to cover defense contractors’ coronavirus-related costs. But it’s unclear how the hefty funding handout will square with Republican skepticism of new deficit spending.
By Joe Gould