Hundreds of US military family members trapped at camp facing closure, group says
Family members of U.S. troops and veterans are stranded at a camp in Qatar that the U.S. is planning to close Sept. 30, an aid organization said.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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White House national security official to depart administration
The upcoming departure of White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker marks the latest change in a shake-up of the national security team.
By Gram Slattery, Reuters
House Armed Services chair ‘deeply concerned’ by White House budget delays
The Democratic chairman of the House Armed Services Committee blasted the White House for “dragging their feet” on the federal budget, urging its release by May 10 to avoid a continuing resolution.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon looks to root out extremists aiming to recruit service members
The Defense Department is talking with federal law enforcement agencies as they develop databases on domestic extremists groups, said the senior enlisted adviser to the Joint Chiefs chairman.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Naval Academy sets penalties for midshipmen who violate COVID-19 rules
For the first violation, mids face demerits, the loss of a weekend of liberty when it is restored and an additional seven days of restrictions when they are eased.
Coworkers: Army reservist charged in Capitol riot had a Hitler mustache
Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, 30, was employed as a security contractor at a Navy base when he was alleged to have breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, authorities said.
Inside the Pentagon’s plan to keep extremists from joining up
A report to Congress explores options for strengthening recruiting procedures to weed out domestic extremists.
Former White House doc denies allegations, says scathing IG report is result of his support for Trump
The Defense Department inspector general recommends that the Navy take action against Rep. Ronny Jackson.
How to hold an extremism stand-down
The Pentagon has posted guidance for commanders on how to start the discussion about extremism.
Semiconductors, minerals: Supply chain review to cover key military tech
If product supplies are disrupted or compromised, the military could fall behind adversaries in developing key capabilities including 5G, artificial intelligence and more.
By Andrew Eversden
Extremism in the ranks is a ‘threat,’ but the Pentagon’s not sure how to address it
The Pentagon is signaling a crackdown on extremists in the ranks. But it won't be easy.
By Todd South
Wanted: A joint ethics code for the armed forces
The American military needs an explicit moral code, says the author of this commentary.
By Reed Bonadonna