Head Navy officer lists top tasks for service, eyes 2027Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby listed improved recruiting and the embrace of unmanned and manned systems as priorities.By Riley Ceder9 days ago
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VA secretary to testify on department budget needs, workforce cuts Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 7, 2025.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
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