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US blames Iran for tanker attacks, but holds off on a military response
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the actions a clear threat to international peace.
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House panel advances $733B defense budget bill over GOP objections
In a break with tradition, most Republicans on the panel opposed the measure over concerns about funding totals.
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Sexual assaults at military academies could be handled outside the chain of command
The move by House Democrats would set up an independent prosecutor to handle the crimes.
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‘Blue water’ veterans bill clears Senate, heads to White House for final signature
The measure had been stalled on Capitol Hill for several weeks, as court moves took precedence for advocates.
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GI Bill transfer ban for older troops could be thrown out
A House provision would reserve the limitations set by Defense Department officials last year.
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Will Congress force gender integration at Marine Corps boot camp?
A House panel wants men and women together in recruit training at Parris Island within five years and at San Diego within eight.
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New paint job for Air Force One would require Congress’ OK
Trump has publicly stated his desire to make the plane red, white and blue.
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Why it’s taking so long to confirm Trump’s defense secretary choice
Senate officials are hopeful they can finish the work before August, as they wait for White House paperwork.
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Will a smaller defense spending plan pinch military personnel money?
A top House Republican wants to add $17 billion to a proposed defense budget plan to restore billions in personnel and training funds.
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Stop worrying and love the bomb: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for June 10, 2019: Nuclear weapons fight, Trump’s transgender comments, military painting fences.
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US blames Iran for tanker attacks, but holds off on a military response
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the actions a clear threat to international peace.
-
House panel advances $733B defense budget bill over GOP objections
In a break with tradition, most Republicans on the panel opposed the measure over concerns about funding totals.
-
Sexual assaults at military academies could be handled outside the chain of command
The move by House Democrats would set up an independent prosecutor to handle the crimes.
-
‘Blue water’ veterans bill clears Senate, heads to White House for final signature
The measure had been stalled on Capitol Hill for several weeks, as court moves took precedence for advocates.
-
GI Bill transfer ban for older troops could be thrown out
A House provision would reserve the limitations set by Defense Department officials last year.
-
Will Congress force gender integration at Marine Corps boot camp?
A House panel wants men and women together in recruit training at Parris Island within five years and at San Diego within eight.
-
New paint job for Air Force One would require Congress’ OK
Trump has publicly stated his desire to make the plane red, white and blue.
-
Why it’s taking so long to confirm Trump’s defense secretary choice
Senate officials are hopeful they can finish the work before August, as they wait for White House paperwork.
-
Will a smaller defense spending plan pinch military personnel money?
A top House Republican wants to add $17 billion to a proposed defense budget plan to restore billions in personnel and training funds.
-
Stop worrying and love the bomb: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for June 10, 2019: Nuclear weapons fight, Trump’s transgender comments, military painting fences.
-
US blames Iran for tanker attacks, but holds off on a military response
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the actions a clear threat to international peace.
-
House panel advances $733B defense budget bill over GOP objections
In a break with tradition, most Republicans on the panel opposed the measure over concerns about funding totals.
-
Sexual assaults at military academies could be handled outside the chain of command
The move by House Democrats would set up an independent prosecutor to handle the crimes.
-
‘Blue water’ veterans bill clears Senate, heads to White House for final signature
The measure had been stalled on Capitol Hill for several weeks, as court moves took precedence for advocates.
-
GI Bill transfer ban for older troops could be thrown out
A House provision would reserve the limitations set by Defense Department officials last year.
-
Will Congress force gender integration at Marine Corps boot camp?
A House panel wants men and women together in recruit training at Parris Island within five years and at San Diego within eight.
-
New paint job for Air Force One would require Congress’ OK
Trump has publicly stated his desire to make the plane red, white and blue.
-
Why it’s taking so long to confirm Trump’s defense secretary choice
Senate officials are hopeful they can finish the work before August, as they wait for White House paperwork.
-
Will a smaller defense spending plan pinch military personnel money?
A top House Republican wants to add $17 billion to a proposed defense budget plan to restore billions in personnel and training funds.
-
Stop worrying and love the bomb: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for June 10, 2019: Nuclear weapons fight, Trump’s transgender comments, military painting fences.



