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.
Sailor’s suicide prompts new, speedier process for troops seeking help
A new referral process for mental health services is designed to be confidential and streamlined.
Hill AFB day care staff under investigation for alleged child abuse
A dozen workers under investigation have been pulled from the classroom.
Sneak Peek: The Longest Night of Museums 2023
Stay tuned for the return of the ultimate naval history mega-stream!
Did a military lab spill anthrax into public waterways? New book reveals details of a US leak.
“Pandora’s Gamble” describes how wastewater potentially containing anthrax, Ebola, and other deadly pathogens spilled from an Army facility in 2018.
US to control land sales to foreigners near 8 military bases
Under a proposed rule change, foreign citizens and companies would need U.S. government approval to buy property within 100 miles of eight military bases.
Child sex abuse brings life sentence for former DoD elementary teacher
The incidents happened between 2006 and 2010. Stefan Zappey was named teacher of the year for his district in 2007.
Former SecDefs blast senator over ‘irresponsible’ nomination holds
The seven former military leaders said holding up confirmations hurts military operations.
Lawmakers want to protect teen trainees from “predatory” instructors
Concerns linger about the number counselors booted from the program for abusing high-school students.
US to send Ukraine $300 million in military aid
This is the 37th package of Pentagon stocks to go to Ukraine since the war began in February 2022.
