Latest "Biden administration" stories

Is the military too ‘woke’ to recruit?

There's a lack of hard information on why propensity to serve is falling, and whether there's an ideological shift in attitude toward military service.

By Meghann Myers

6 weeks ago

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass speaks to airmen during the 2022 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Education and Development Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022. (Master Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Air Force)

Chief Bass talks future pay raises, flexible housing stipends

Leaders hope to give noncommissioned officers a pay raise and change how the military calculates benefits like housing stipends.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

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.

By Bryant Harris, Joe Gould and Burak Ege Bekdil

3 months ago

‘The clutch isn’t engaged yet’: Lockheed posts slow sales amid supply chain woes

Lockheed Martin’s chief executive said Tuesday the U.S. and its allies are “changing gears” toward increased defense spending that will boost the company’s future sales ― but it will take time.

4 months ago

Pentagon to swap out nuclear boss, Europe commander and more

Three combatant commands are preparing to welcome new leaders, pending Senate confirmation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

US pledges $391 million for Euro allies to buy American to backfill weapons donations to Ukraine

Fifteen European allies will get nearly $400 million in new U.S. grants to buy American military hardware to backfill weapons they’ve donated to Ukraine from their own stockpiles, the State Department announced Monday.

7 months ago