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.
Japan deploys troops to counter surge in bear attacks
Troops will set traps and assist local hunters but won't use firearms. Over 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in attacks since April.
Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84
Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
Army’s clock must now start ticking faster when a soldier goes missing
Under a new directive, the Army must notify a soldier's family within eight hours of the soldier being discovered absent.
Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligence
Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.
DODEA schools offering free or reduced meals amid shutdown
Eligibility continues as long as the household income qualifies under the USDA thresholds.
More shutdown assistance offered through military stores
Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available.
Guardsman learns to fly autonomous Black Hawk in less than an hour
In a training first, an Army National Guardsman used a tablet to control Sikorsky's optionally piloted Black Hawk and plan its task during an exercise.
Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardees
Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.
Army Guardsman indicted for trying to ship military radio to Russia
Federal authorities also allege the Guardsman photographed a U.S. military base, believing it would benefit the Russian government.
