Joe Gould
Joe Gould was the senior Pentagon reporter for Defense News, covering the intersection of national security policy, politics and the defense industry. He had previously served as Congress reporter.
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Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin
The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.
Military moving season likely to be extended to end of year
Once the travel ban is lifted, not everybody will move at once. And families should expect their moving crews to follow coronavirus safety measures, starting now.
Space Force top general to Steve Carell: ‘Get a haircut.’
“I was hoping for Bruce Willis,” Gen. John Raymond said of his Netflix alter-ego.
More than 5,000 troops positive for coronavirus as military expands testing
The military is no longer planning to test all troops across the entire force.
Burn pit victims could face greater dangers from coronavirus, VA warns
More than 770 veterans have died from the virus in the last two months.
No extra money for defense amid coronavirus crisis, think tank argues
The Center for American Progress says $740 billion in planned defense spending is more than enough to cover military needs.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 17: Erin Esquer
Air Force Master Sgt. Erin Esquer is a command adviser, providing guidance for all enlisted matters concerning morale, fitness, and the welfare of unit members.
Pentagon working on guidance for garrison commanders in states lifting coronavirus stay-at-home orders
With some states easing restrictions on local businesses and outdoor gathering spots, military installations will have to balance safety of forces with civilian moves.
Military families need more telehealth options during coronavirus pandemic, senators say
Medical consults by telephone could be helpful to military families during the pandemic.
COVID-19 hospitalization rate 50 times higher in the military than in overall US
A hundred service members have been hospitalized so far.
