Burak Ege Bekdil
Burak Ege Bekdil was the Turkey correspondent for Defense News.
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US holds fire on reports of Turkey’s second S-400 shipment
The U.S. warned against further engagement with Russia’s defense sector amid reports Turkey will move forward with a second S-400 batch.
Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Under Secretary.
Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance program
No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.
Fourth deadly US strike in Trump’s war on cartels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.
Head of Eisenhower library forced out after sword spat with Trump
The Army vet and historian declined Trump's request to gift Eisenhower's sword to King Charles out of obligation to preserve it for the American public.
What troops need to know about Hegseth’s new memos for the force
Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.
Trump taps Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges
Both the Army and National Guard said they hope to fill the assignments with volunteers. About 100 Army Reserve lawyers will be in the first group.
Military families seek out food assistance amid shutdown anxiety
"We expected an increase, but didn't quite expect this," said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.
Enhancing Readiness and Lethality Through Wellness Solutions
The concept of “readiness” in the U.S. military has expanded in recent years to include a comprehensive focus on personal wellness—starting in the home.
Adm. James Kilby receives ‘Old Salt’ award for tenured service
The award honors an active-duty Navy officer with the earliest date of qualification as a surface warfare officer.
