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Uncertainty is the only constant in the Pentagon’s budget outlook

“It’s going to be kind of a disaster,” one military official said about the lack of a full budget, which means more limits on how the Pentagon spends.

By Noah Robertson and Courtney Albon

8 weeks ago

Congress passes third stopgap funding bill instead of full FY24 budget

Congress passed a third stopgap funding bill as it races to pass a full FY24 defense budget to avoid a year-long CR that would disrupt Pentagon operation.

By Bryant Harris and Noah Robertson

16 months ago

Soldiers, Marines from Kabul evac awarded Presidential Unit Citation

The military's top unit award was approved for some of the mission's participants.

By Davis Winkie

21 months ago

Hundreds of troops were chosen for the Space Force, but Congress is getting in the way

The Space Force has never received on-time annual funding, slowing the new service's efforts to grow.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Marine wounded in Afghanistan during first days of airport defense

The Marine was shot Monday as Marines were trying to establish the perimeter around the airport and create a defensive.

By Philip Athey

4 years ago

House passes funding patch to avert government shutdown

The House passed a stopgap spending measure to avoid a government shutdown and keep the Department of Defense and other federal agencies operating through Dec. 11.

5 years ago