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Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.
The Marines’ Pacific allies are copying its littoral regiment moves
Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines are developing similar ways to fight concealed across island chains.
By Todd South
Report: Veterans with extremist views had bad experiences in military
Three-quarters of veterans interviewed by RAND Corp. who expressed extremist ideologies said they had negative experiences during their military service.
US gives Ukraine seized Iranian weapons that were headed to Houthis
The U.S. has once again sent weapons to Ukraine seized from an Iranian group that attempted to smuggle the munitions to Yemen’s Houthi militants.
US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate
Shortly after a strike widely attributed to Israel destroyed an Iranian consulate in Syria, the U.S. had a message for Iran: We had nothing to do with it.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Army investigating social media post showing Nazi symbol
The Army opened an investigation after a National Guard unit posted a photo online that contained a symbol worn by Nazi SS troops.
How the Pentagon found $300M for Ukraine, but is still deep in the red
The discovery of the $300 million has raised some eyebrows.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
Platoon level gender-integration ‘critical’ for Marines, committee says
The report also recommends gender-integrated drill instructor teams.
By Todd South
US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure
The Pentagon is working with Niger officials, seeking a way for U.S. troops to stay in the country.
By Tara Copp, AP
Outgoing head of Marine Corps Reserve reflects on tenure
The general oversaw the Reserve as Force Design 2030 began.
By Todd South