SecDef wields axe to brass, HQs, formations to fashion leaner Army
Hegseth ordered the Army secretary to cut programs, reduce the number of general officers in the ranks and consolidate offices, commands and headquarters.
By Jen Judson
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House lawmakers expected to debate defense funding boosts this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 28, 2025.
Kabul evac was a test of the Army’s ‘real readiness,’ FORSCOM boss says
Readiness remains the FORSCOM commander's top priority.
By Todd South
Air Force pick pledges to tackle F-35 sustainment costs, back nuclear modernization
Controlling rising sustainment costs for the F-35 would be a top concern for the nominee to lead Air Force acquisitions.
By Joe Gould
Lawmakers vow investigations into Afghanistan missteps have only just begun
Plans for more hearings, independent investigations into the issue are underway.
New White House report seeks employment, quality of life improvements for military families
A major priority of the Joining Forces is reducing spousal unemployment, which has remained at 22 percent for nearly a decade.
Milley denies working to undermine Trump or civilian control of the military
In his first comments to lawmakers on the controversy, the Joint Chiefs Chairman said his moves in the final days of the Trump presidency were all routine.
This week in Congress: Lawmakers confront Pentagon leaders on Afghanistan
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 27, 2021.
Green Beret killed during water training identified
The soldier was assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group.
Next-gen ICBM survives defunding attempt in House
The House on Thursday rejected a measure targeting the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent program.
By Joe Gould
Green Beret dies during water training at Fort Campbell
The National Guard soldier was assigned to 19th Special Forces Group, an official told Army Times.
By Davis Winkie
Biden to nominate former House staffer as Army acquisition boss
President Joe Biden will nominate Douglas Bush, a former lead House Armed Services Committee staffer, as the Army’s acquisition chief, the White House announced Tuesday.
By Joe Gould