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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.
US National Guard’s aging battle taxis find new use in Ukraine fight
At least five states are sending their aging M113 armored personnel carriers to Europe.
By Joe Gould
Kathleen Hicks warns of ‘substantial decline’ in defense-industrial base competition
The deputy defense secretary is concerned about competition in the defense-industrial base, particularly around small businesses.
By Joe Gould
China fully militarized isles, Indo-Pacific commander says
The efforts were part of China’s flexing its military muscle, U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Adm. John C. Aquilino said.
These are the contenders for rebranding Army posts with Confederate namesakes
A renaming commission has about 100 choices to rename nine Army installations.
Fleet Forces commander nominated as next Joint Chiefs vice chairman
Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, who has served in the Fleet Forces role for the last three years, would replace retiring Vice Chairman Air Force Gen. John Hyten.
As troops leave, US to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan
Officials have said the withdrawal of the main U.S. military force and its equipment from Afghanistan would be largely completed by this weekend.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Reagan carrier strike group now operating in 5th Fleet amid Afghanistan withdrawal
The Reagan carrier strike group will “operate and train alongside regional and coalition partners” and provide airpower to assist U.S. and coalition forces while the U.S. withdraws troops from Afghanistan.
By Diana Stancy
Four-star Marine general’s family returns ancient bell to Japan
The family of Gen. Roy S. Geiger, has held possession of the bell for 74 years.
By Dania Kalaji, Pensacola News Journal
Book excerpt: ‘Rock the Boat: Embrace Change, Encourage Innovation, and Be a Successful Leader’
This retired Navy rear admiral shares her first-hand experience serving in some of the toughest leadership positions across the nation.
By Danelle Barrett
US military’s elite commando forces look to expand diversity
Leaders see greater diversity as a way to combat extremism in the ranks, even as they increase other training and education programs.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press