Red Hill task force passes environmental defueling inspectionThe EPA noted that the task force had met the criteria needed in order to transfer the responsibilities of closing the site to the Navy.By Zamone Perez5 weeks ago
1,000 US troops deploying to build offshore port for Gaza aidThe military expects to have the mission to distribute aid to the Gaza Strip in the next 60 days.By Meghann Myers7 weeks ago
Upgraded F-35 deliveries slipping to fall 2024, Lockheed saysIf the F-35 upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3 aren't ready for deliveries to resume in the third quarter, Lockheed said it may slow down production.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
Here are the military services’ top leaders heading into 2024The services have newly confirmed leaders heading into 2024.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
New in 2024: F-35 program eyes key upgrade, delivery restartThe delays could have a cascading effect that hurts the Air Force’s ability to manage its units worldwide.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
US envoys work for scale-down of Israel-Hamas warU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed with Israeli leaders ways to scale back major combat operations in Gaza.By Tara Copp and Melanie Lidman4 months ago
US military leaders press Israel to shift from major combatJoint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown will join Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for meetings in Israel.By Tara Copp, AP4 months ago
F-35 engine upgrade money could run out in months if budget not passedThe Pentagon has also paused negotiations on a performance-based logistics contract for the F-35 after cost and performance estimates underwhelmed.By Stephen Losey5 months ago
Joint Chiefs chairman hopeful about resuming military talks with ChinaGen. CQ Brown says he has conveyed his desire to restart the dialogue in a letter to his Chinese counterpart, and that he’s “hopeful.”6 months ago
Nearly 450,000 staff and growing — just how large will VA get? In an interview with Military Times, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said he still thinks his department needs to hire more staffers.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Marine takes over as military’s top enlisted leaderSenior Enlisted Adviser to the Chairman Troy Black becomes the top enlisted voice on quality-of-life and combat readiness issues for the joint force.By Rachel S. Cohen6 months ago
When a service’s top two officers aren’t available, who takes charge?Who is the no. 3 officer in the military services? It's not a simple answer.By Meghann Myers6 months ago