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House lawmakers cut back public hearings on annual defense bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 13, 2024.
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actions
The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.
Senior leaders worry DOD pay models don’t reflect demands on troops
Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age.
Platoon level gender-integration ‘critical’ for Marines, committee says
The report also recommends gender-integrated drill instructor teams.
By Todd South
Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concerns
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questions
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.
Lawmakers push Pentagon for overdue data on tanker suicide rates
Lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to comply with federal law so they can take action on systemic suicide risks.
By Davis Winkie
Lawmaker presses Army to explore permanent armor presence in Europe
Rep. Don Bacon urged the Army to “give serious consideration” to basing armor units overseas after Army Times investigated suicides in tank units.
By Davis Winkie