“What’s next and how far are they willing to go in that area?” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command boss Adm. John Aquilino asked. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024. The Air Force Reserve's 301st Fighter Wing will receive the component's first two F-35A Lightning II fighters this summer. Pentagon officials mourned seven aid workers in Gaza killed by an Israeli air strike but said they will move ahead with U.S. military aid in the region. The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024. Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October. Space Force leaders previewed a new approach to officer training, possible promotion changes and continued efforts to grow the newest service's ranks. The move came without objection in a voice vote late Wednesday night. A campaign video highlights his years serving as a judge advocate at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona. Load More