US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld7 days ago
Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concernsFormer Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.By Leo Shane III9 days ago
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questionsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Pentagon won’t say if troop deployment tempo exceeds recommended goalThe Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified.By Meghann Myers and Davis Winkie10 days ago
Lawmakers explore how artificial intelligence can boost care for vetsLawmakers questioned VA officials on best practices for employing artificial intelligence technology to improve health care and benefits.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 weeks ago
After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base securityU.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.By Meghann Myers7 weeks ago