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Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questions
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.
Toxic foam spill at Hawaii’s Red Hill facility due to contractor error
About 1,300 gallons of toxic fire suppressant leaked at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage site near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Nov. 29, 2022.
By Kent Miller
Pentagon budget aims to max munitions production, make multiyear buys
Pentagon officials say they will maximize production lines for top priority munitions as part of its $170 billion procurement budget proposal for FY24.
Beyond firsts: Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in service
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the nation’s top female military leaders met together Monday for a panel discussion.
This week in Congress: Full House debate looms on the annual defense bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 11, 2022.
Why Latin American partners need a better way to share intel than WhatsApp
Better tools could help with a host of regional problems.
By Todd South
Kathleen Hicks warns of ‘substantial decline’ in defense-industrial base competition
The deputy defense secretary is concerned about competition in the defense-industrial base, particularly around small businesses.
By Joe Gould
China fully militarized isles, Indo-Pacific commander says
The efforts were part of China’s flexing its military muscle, U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Adm. John C. Aquilino said.
Fleet Forces commander nominated as next Joint Chiefs vice chairman
Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, who has served in the Fleet Forces role for the last three years, would replace retiring Vice Chairman Air Force Gen. John Hyten.
As troops leave, US to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan
Officials have said the withdrawal of the main U.S. military force and its equipment from Afghanistan would be largely completed by this weekend.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Reagan carrier strike group now operating in 5th Fleet amid Afghanistan withdrawal
The Reagan carrier strike group will “operate and train alongside regional and coalition partners” and provide airpower to assist U.S. and coalition forces while the U.S. withdraws troops from Afghanistan.
By Diana Stancy