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Hegseth says Army base renamings will move ahead, despite concerns

Military officials expect to formally order the return to Confederate base names soon, but with different honorees.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

GOP leaders warn Trump not to abandon NATO post, Pacific buildup plans

Republican leaders are concerned about rumored plans to scale back American military involvement in Europe and Japan.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

CENTCOM needs more resources to counter Afghanistan terror threat: nominee

Lt. Gen. Michael Kurilla says policing Afghanistan from afar is "extremely difficult, but not impossible."

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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.”

By Joe Gould and Courtney Albon

3 years ago

House passes defense bill 363-70; Senate up next

The House passed a new compromise defense policy bill and sent it to the Senate Tuesday, endorsing a $25 billion increase over President Joe Biden’s defense budget request for 2022

4 years ago

Terrorist groups in Afghanistan could launch international strikes within six months, officials warn

Defense officials say the threat demands vigilance from American forces, including counter-terrorism strikes in the country.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

COVID vaccine mandate endangers military readiness, top Republican lawmaker claims

Senate Armed Services ranking member Jim Inhofe is demanding the military immediately drop the requirement to ensure troops aren't booted from the ranks because of vaccine concerns.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

This week in Congress: When will defense appropriations arrive?

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 4, 2021.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Lawmakers press for more answers on Afghanistan exit ahead of major public inquiry

Several senators left a closed briefing on Tuesday frustrated at the lack of answers from Defense Department officials.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

This week in Congress: Budget battles and Afghanistan oversight

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 20.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

DoD would see a big budget boost, military justice overhaul under Senate proposal

The $740 billion defense authorization bill proposal received bipartisan support in the Senate Armed Services Committee.

By Leo Shane III and Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

A dozen of Biden’s national security nominees are on hold in the Senate

At least three lawmakers are using the nominees as bargaining chips in talks on various concerns.

By Joe Gould and Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago