Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024. The Air Force Reserve's 301st Fighter Wing will receive the component's first two F-35A Lightning II fighters this summer. Pentagon officials mourned seven aid workers in Gaza killed by an Israeli air strike but said they will move ahead with U.S. military aid in the region. Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of sexual assault, and will face court-martial June 17. The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024. At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others. Space Force leaders previewed a new approach to officer training, possible promotion changes and continued efforts to grow the newest service's ranks. Air task forces launching this summer are expected to pave the way for more capable rotational forces and better-prepared bases. The Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy. Load More