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Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questions
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.
GOP senators threaten to block NDAA over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
They want troops dismissed for refusing the vaccine to get their jobs back and be awarded back pay.
Report urges improvements in US approach to hostage cases
The report was released amid efforts to bring home Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner, who are both detained in Russia.
How a Republican rift on Ukraine could complicate future aid packages
The schism within the GOP raises questions about Congress' ability to keep funding Ukraine aid if Republicans win the majority.
Family of Marine veteran jailed in Russia to meet with Biden
President Joe Biden plans to meet with the families of Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner, both of whom remain jailed in Russia.
Marine vet’s prisoner swap needs to be quiet, Russia says
Washington offered Russia a deal that would bring home Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA player Brittney Griner.
Esper joins venture capital firm Red Cell
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has joined the Washington-based venture capital firm Red Cell Partners as a partner and chairman of its national security practice, the firm announced Wednesday.
By Joe Gould
Marine veteran ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia reportedly ends hunger strike
The former Marine Corps presidential guard member is serving a nine-year prison sentence.
Families of American captives frustrated with Justice Department
Among those Americans held by foreign governments is Trevor Reed, a Marine veteran who was sentenced in Russia to nine years on charges he assaulted a police officer.
New WWI movie to feature a gay love story
The movie will begin filming in the summer of 2022.
By Sarah Sicard
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