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Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid
In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.
Military life wellness tips from the 2023 Spouse of the Year
On this episode of The Spouse Angle, the newest Military Spouse of the Year shares wisdom for prioritizing wellness during deployments and military moves.
By Natalie Gross
Military transition classes are ‘falling short,’ lawmakers warn
Research shows most troops don't begin transition classes until they are in their final months of military service.
Biden pick for Pentagon acquisitions role vows to cut weapons system costs
The Pentagon is struggling to control costs associated with sustaining its weapons systems. For the Lockheed Martin-made F-35 jet, sustainment costs are on track to become so expensive that the Air Force will either have to cut its planned buy or flying hours, the the Government Accountability Office found.
By Joe Gould
The military may be required to start tracking suicides by job assignments
In hope of more answers, the plan is part of the Senate's annual defense authorization bill up for debate in coming weeks.
Censoring weapons tests risks troops’ lives, says Warren
Elizabeth Warren is calling on the Pentagon to stop censoring its annual weapons testing report.
By Joe Gould
As Pentagon calls for industry innovation, top acquisition nominees remain stalled
The Pentagon has are too few acquisition officials confirmed for the defense industry.
By Joe Gould
Flawed assumptions led to tragic outcomes in Afghanistan
All planners know that assumptions are warranted when there is a lack of information to continue planning.
By David Maxwell
America Shall Be Judged By How We Leave Afghanistan — By Allies, Foes, and History
We need to cut down on this nearly 1,000 day wait, while still prioritizing homeland security through a sound vetting process.
By Angus King
Frustration growing as time runs short to evacuate Afghan allies ahead of US withdrawal
Sen. Angus King wants DOD to lend personnel to the State Department to speed up visa applications.
Biden nuclear nominee would continue Trump-era plutonium pit production plans
President Biden’s nominee to oversee nuclear warhead development says the U.S. should continue plans to ramp up production of plutonium cores, a key component used in nuclear weapons.
By Joe Gould