Joe Gould
Joe Gould was the senior Pentagon reporter for Defense News, covering the intersection of national security policy, politics and the defense industry. He had previously served as Congress reporter.
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Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin
The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.
Airman killed Army veteran who attempted to stop dispute, police say
An Iraq War veteran was killed Wednesday morning while attempting to intervene in an alleged domestic dispute involving an active-duty airman.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 aims bigger, hits harder and delivers
Black Ops 7 returns to a grounded tone, drops most of the sci-fi spectacle and focuses again on the psychological impact of covert operations.
Opinion
Why a Gulf–Israel rapid response force still makes sense
A Middle East rapid-response force would not only deter aggression — it would symbolize a new era of partnership and self-reliance.
What troops, military families need to know about Tricare open season
Military families have some decisions to make about their health care before Tricare open season ends Dec. 9.
Netherlands WWII cemetery removes displays honoring Black soldiers
ABMC, however, told Dutch news outlets that one panel is “off display, though not out of rotation,” although a second panel was “retired.”
Watch the US Air Force load inert nuclear bombs in F-35 for tests
The unarmed nuclear bombs were dropped from an F-35A at the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada.
US Air Force and Energy Department personnel load unarmed nuclear bombs into F-35
US Air Force and Energy Department personnel load a pair of unarmed B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs onto an F-35 at Hill Air Force Base on Aug. 19 for testing.
This Korean War aviator was the first helicopter pilot to receive MOH
Even as a POW, John Koelsch fought for the men he rescued to the end.
‘All for nothing’: Air Force trans troops sue over revoked retirement
Seventeen transgender service members filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for revoking the opportunity for early retirement.
