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Will DOD need to start producing some medicines to protect troops?
In some cases, it could be cheaper and safer for the military to manufacture medicines troops need.
By Karen Jowers
Top Marine leader sworn in 1 day after Senate confirmation
Gen. Eric Smith took on the role Friday morning in a small ceremony at the Pentagon.
The Marine Corps finally gets an official top leader
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Gen. Eric Smith to be the top Marine general, ending a monthslong limbo for the Marine Corps.
As both the No. 1 and No. 2 Marine, his schedule is ‘not sustainable’
“I don’t mind breaking my own back,” said Gen. Eric Smith, who is both the acting and assistant commandant. “It’s just, I have to make good decisions.”
Senators press Pentagon on new medical system’s recruiting impact
A letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting.
At Air Force conference, officials call out effect of Tuberville holds
“This is a situation that one senator has created for us,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference in Maryland.
Tuberville holds ‘paralyzing’ Pentagon, House committee chair says
Rep. Michael McCaul tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that the hold on military nominations and promotions is a national security issue.
Largest Marine expeditionary force has no Senate-confirmed leader
The expeditionary force is supposed to be commanded by a three-star general.
Marine aviator chosen as next assistant commandant of the Corps
Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney is a career aviator with more than 5,000 flight hours under his belt.
Opinion
Playing politics with military promotions harms our service members
The Senate hold on military promotions impacts service members, families and the communities they call home.
By Karen Holt