About Jeff Martin
Jeff Martin is the Associate Editor for Multimedia and the host & producer of Defense News Weekly, airing online and on American Forces Network worldwide. In his role as Associate Editor, he reports worldwide on the military and defense industry and leads a market-leading multimedia team.
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The impact of the COVID-19 virus is set to have lasting effects on the military and the country. Find out that other news from the defense community this week.
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A Space National Guard? Not quite yet | Defense News Weekly Extra
Despite Congressional pressure, a Space National Guard could take a while to be established--if at all. Plus, what it will look like is up in the air.
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How to transform the Marine Corps--without extra money | Defense News Weekly Extra
Typically, when service chiefs visit Capitol Hill, they ask for more money--so when the Marines didn't do that, Congress was surprised.
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A-10 moves causing anger from lawmakers | Defense News Weekly Extra
The Air Force's plan to retire older A-10 aircraft is facing opposition from Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, who is continuing to grill service leaders on the plan.
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Here’s what’s coming to U.S. Southern Command | Defense News Weekly Extra
Find out what forces are likely to deploy to U.S. Southern Command after a review.
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‘She was just doing her job’: Homeless vet loses service dog during arrest for panhandling
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The Spouse Angle Podcast: How an Actor and Playwright Brings Military Spouse Stories to Life
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