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.
All Stories By Joe
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.
US open to limiting military exercises, missiles with Russia
The official said any agreements on either matter would be contingent on Russia removing threats to Ukraine and that no decisions would be made without the consent of Ukraine or NATO.
Air Force accused of pushing woman through elite commando training after she quit, spurring investigation
The claims are incorrect or missing important context, said Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, the head of Air Force Special Operations Command. But he has called for the service's inspector general to investigate.
Pentagon drops new quarantine guidance for COVID-19 exposure, diagnosis
Positive? Close contact? Asymptomatic? These are the new rules.
Air Force delays court-martial of two-star general charged with sex assault
Trial participants will now convene in Ohio starting April 18.
Where each military branch stands on pronoun use in signature blocks
The Air Force put out an official policy in December.
Guard members embrace job that can make surprising demands
From assisting at COVID-19 testing sites to protecting the U.S. Capitol, it’s been a busy two years for the Minnesota National Guard.
4 reservists died of COVID-19 complications in a single week
The military reported 72 deaths overall in 2021.
Marine Corps Viper helicopter crashes near New Jersey base
Two on board were transported to medical facilities and listed as stable.
Insurrection has led to dereliction of duty
When senior uniformed officials decline to take immediate appropriate action to restore discipline in the military in response to mass insubordination, they are derelict in their duty to the institution, the nation and service members who obey vaccination orders, the authors contend.
