US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld8 days ago
Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concernsFormer Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questionsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.By Leo Shane III11 days ago
Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle EastAt least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.By Colin Demarest3 weeks ago
Guard officials probing Texas general’s appearance at Trump rallyThe Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Ship shortage forces Marines to consider alternate deploymentsThe Marines have a regular drumbeat of MEUs ready to deploy. Lacking ready amphib ships, though, they're turning to other means of getting to sea.By Megan Eckstein2 months ago