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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US to fast-track Abrams tanks for Ukraine by choosing older version

The Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model.

14 months ago

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.

14 months ago

Federal trial begins for Red Hill water contamination

A trial for a mass environmental injury case begins more than two years after a military fuel tank facility poisoned thousands when it leaked jet fuel.

Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup

Excessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.

Korean War hero Ralph Puckett Jr. lies in honor at US Capitol

Congress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War.

More food options, better access coming for commissary customers

The commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.

Pentagon says no civilians killed in US military operations in 2022

The Pentagon said it's unlikely that U.S. military operations caused civilian casualties in more than a dozen instances around the world in 2022.

Jury deadlocked in Abu Ghraib trial

A judge ordered jurors to deliberate after they said they were deadlocked in a lawsuit alleging a military contractor is liable for abuse at Abu Ghraib.

US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimates

The U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.

Stretch your grocery dollars at May commissary sidewalk sales

Fight inflation. Find out when your commissary store will hold its sidewalk sale in May.

What you need to know about transitioning out of the military

Getting out of the military? Here's what you need to know.

The Capitol Dome in Washington, D.C., is seen in April 2024 behind a construction crew and fencing. This photo was taken using 35mm color film.

FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental finish

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 30, 2024.

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The Navy petty officer ensuring the Carney stays focused on the fight

Ukraine-born airman’s translations aided allied efforts as war erupted

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