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.
Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visit
A plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections.
Trump calls for Russia, Ukraine to ‘stop where they are’
President Trump has called for Russia and Ukraine to “stop where they are” and quit fighting after concluding talks in Washington Friday with Zelenskyy.
Air Force Academy alumni board withdraws motions to honor Charlie Kirk
The decision came after several hundred academy graduates and family members contacted the alumni group to share their opinions on the motions.
US Air Force scraps plan for new capabilities command
The Integrated Capabilities Command was a priority for retiring Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, but will now be folded into Air Force Futures.
Opinion
Air Force squadrons are closing — reversing it demands investment
The Air Force has passed the point where more cannot be done with less. The Trump administration and Congress need to sufficiently resource the Air Force.
Netflix drops trailer for upcoming ‘Marines’ documentary
All four episodes are set to air on the service’s 250th birthday on Nov. 10.
He was awarded a Silver Star for a battle the US said never happened
On Aug. 11, 2025, 57 years after the battle, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced the recovery of James Henry Calfee from Lima Site 85.
‘I see ‘em. We’ll fight ‘em’: Patton’s Black Panthers
The 761st Tank Battalion’s outstanding performance in the war’s last months bore witness to Ruben Rivers' exemplary courage.
Air Force Academy alumni board to vote on honoring Charlie Kirk
A board of U.S. Air Force Academy graduates is to vote Friday on whether to award honorary membership in the academy’s alumni association to Charlie Kirk.
