Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024. At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others. Air task forces launching this summer are expected to pave the way for more capable rotational forces and better-prepared bases. The Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy. The Air Force's revamp isn't "an optional thing," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin said. "The strategic environment compels us to do this." Lt. Gen. David Miller says the service is weeks away from announcing plans to expand the construct beyond its initial pilot phase. The department will conduct a new review on the procedures, pushing a final ruling on the issue back by at least several more months. Whistleblowers complained that accusations against supervisors in the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity, and Inclusion were ignored. The Pentagon is operating under its third continuing resolution of fiscal 2024 as Congress continues to draft defense spending legislation. Load More