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.
Service leaders laud quality-of-life improvements, but concerns linger
Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support.
Military sexual assault reports decreased 4% last fiscal year
Officials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness.
The Heart of TAPS Good Grief Camp
The annual Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Good Grief Camp is held for surviving adults over Memorial Day weekend in Arlington, Virginia.
Healing in the Heartland: USAF Vets Bring Healing to Military Families
Holbrook Farms has quietly become a sanctuary for surviving military spouses and family members.
Veterans Aren’t Broken, but the Narrative About Them Is
Veterans deserve to be recognized for ALL that they are: resilient, multifaceted, and human.
Why many veterans avoid mental health care – and why Check-In matters
A veteran’s transition from the military can be challenging for many reasons, but there’s one that’s typically overlooked or ignored: mental health.
10 books inspired by the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War inspired enduring literature, from both sides of the world.
12 TV shows influenced by the Vietnam War
If you wanted to find the Vietnam War in American television shows, you mostly had to wait until it was long over.
Viet Cong targeted US officers — they hadn’t counted on this sergeant
With all higher ranks out of the fight, Sgt. Matthew Leonard took command to save his fellow soldiers.
