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Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalization
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.
Trump son, allies sued by retired Army officer who was witness in first impeachment case
The retired Army lieutenant colonel is accusing the former president's allies of participating in an “intentional, concerted campaign of unlawful intimidation and harassment” over his decision to testify during the impeachment case.
Amid Russia crisis, Pentagon nominee criticizes Obama response to Crimea
A top Pentagon pick for President Biden has criticized the Obama administration’s response to Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea as “too slow and too incremental.”
Court to decide if Hyten will face trial in civil suit for sexual assault
The appeals court could take three months to a year to decide whether the case against retired Air Force Gen. John Hyten, the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will proceed.
Grady confirmed as new vice chair for Joint Chiefs
The move fills a key leadership vacancy at the Pentagon just before Congress ends its legislative work for the year.
DoD has no clue how many people it’s exposed to toxic chemicals
The report also found that DoD focused most of its efforts on the chemicals found in aqueous film-forming foam, the bubbly stuff used to quell aircraft and vehicle fires, rather than other potential exposures from military service.
Divided lawmakers weigh future of Guantanamo Bay prison
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on closing the military prison in Guantanamo Bay.
By Catherine Buchaniec, Medill News Service
Fleet Forces commander nominated as next Joint Chiefs vice chairman
Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, who has served in the Fleet Forces role for the last three years, would replace retiring Vice Chairman Air Force Gen. John Hyten.
Pentagon rattled by Chinese military push on multiple fronts
At stake is a potential shift in the global balance of power that has favored the United States for decades.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press