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Dems weigh batch votes to bypass Tuberville for remaining nominees
After the Senate confirmed three joint chiefs, Democrats are strategizing how to confirm the hundreds of other military nominees held up by Tuberville.
Boosting enlisted pay to boost recruiting? Nope.
Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.
Ernst seeks to slow Pentagon transition to electric vehicles
Republicans and Democrats duel over green non-tactical vehicles for the Defense Department in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Labor shortage still pinching aerospace and defense sector
A new study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.
Gold Star Families Day would be celebrated each September under new proposal
The last Monday in September would be set aside to recongize and honor those families' sacrifices.
Advocates push for space on National Mall to honor Global War on Terror troops
Plans for construction of the memorial are already underway, but Congress still has to approve the prominent location.
Lawmakers press for more answers on Afghanistan exit ahead of major public inquiry
Several senators left a closed briefing on Tuesday frustrated at the lack of answers from Defense Department officials.
Major overhaul in how the military handles sexual misconduct cases may finally happen
Several key critics of the proposal are now supportive of the change due to a lack of progress on the issue from military leaders.
Republicans slam Pentagon nominee Colin Kahl over tweets, Iran nuclear deal
The nominee for the Pentagon’s top policy job faced sharp questioning over his harsh criticism of Republicans on social media.
By Joe Gould
Senator urges delay in collecting troops’ deferred taxes
Collection of deferred taxes should be delayed until October, senator says.
By Karen Jowers
The next secretary of defense should be a woman
Four female lawmakers currently serving in Congress would bring as much or more credentials than most of the 27 men who have been defense secretary, says the author of this commentary.
By Lawrence J. Korb