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.
House lawmakers back plans for biggest military pay raise in 22 years
Troops would get a 5.2% boost in basic pay under a plan unveiled Monday.
Congress’ critical annual defense policy work kicks off this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 12, 2023.
Join the military, become a US citizen: Uncle Sam wants you and vous
Struggling to overcome recruiting shortfalls, the Army and the Air Force have bolstered their marketing to entice legal residents to enlist.
Smog stalls military base activities across eastern seaboard
Toxic fumes muddled professional and recreational plans at military installations along the East Coast.
Troops could see monthly bonuses, better housing pay under House plan
A draft version of the annual defense authorization bill calls for more financial support for younger troops.
US announces new $2.1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine
The new assistance package includes funding for more Patriot missile battery munitions, Hawk air defense systems and missiles, and small Puma drones.
Biden looks to boost military spouse employment with new order
The president and First Lady will travel to North Carolina to announce the new plans to support the spouses of service members.
Pregnant women at Kadena Air Base in Japan facing tough decisions
A staffing shortage at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa means pregnant women at Kadena Air Base may have to fly home to deliver.
