One misstep by an less experienced leader can have cascading effects on the entire operation, Marine Gen. Eric Smith said. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next. President Joe Biden nominated Gen. Eric Smith Tuesday to serve as the next commandant of the Marine Corps. The ship just so happens to have crashed landed on Earth the very same day the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs has entered the atmosphere. Republicans lay the groundwork to boost the president's defense budget request, even as they vow to slash overall spending. In an exclusive interview with Defense News, Ken Calvert previews areas where House Republicans believe they can trim defense spending. Industry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages. Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy's spending agreement won't cut military spending, but they're also brainstorming Pentagon savings. "65" lands in theaters in March 2023. Next year's Republican-controlled House is expected to focus on concerns over diversity policies within the Defense Department. Load More