Should America’s military plan for a retreat from the Pacific?
In the face of growing Chinese military power, America needs to relearn how to conduct a fighting retreat in the Pacific, a U.S. Army officer warns.
By Michael Peck
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US military chaplaincy marks 250 years of providing spiritual support
Six weeks after the Continental Army was formed in 1775, George Washington made a declaration that has shaped the military ever since: “We need chaplains.”
By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service
Defense committee chairman expresses ‘profound frustration’ with Esper
A Pentagon spokesman pushed back at the claims by Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash.
By Aaron Mehta
Defense bill to include billion dollars for pandemic response and preparedness
The House’s forthcoming NDAA may include a billion-dollar pandemic response and preparedness fund, in part to boost domestic production of medical equipment, like ventilators and face masks.
By Joe Gould
Airborne laser weapon on track for 2022 demonstration
Air Force Special Operations Command originally wanted a high energy laser mounted on an AC-130J Ghostrider by the end of 2019.
By Nathan Strout
This summer could be a make or break moment for US Air Force’s next fighter program
The Next Generation Air Dominance program is set to have a finalized acquisition strategy within the next few months.
By Valerie Insinna
Union calls for defense spending bill to boost civilian workforce
Provisions in the 2021 defense spending bill could impact employees at the Department of Defense and across the federal government.
By Jessie Bur
House Armed Services Committee, Pentagon clash over Esper and Milley testimony
HASC chairman Rep. Adam Smith requested the two appear next week to explain comments and actions from the past week.
By Aaron Mehta
Under fire from all sides, Esper’s next move may dictate his future
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has reportedly angered President Trump and may be on thin ice with the administration.
By Aaron Mehta
Lawmakers want must-pass defense bill to protect protesters from the military
Outraged Democrats plan to use the massive defense budget and policy bill to fight President Donald Trump’s push to use the U.S. military to quell days of riots, and they may seek defense cuts to do it.
By Joe Gould
Senior military leaders being called to testify to Congress about George Floyd protest response
Lawmakers want explanations from top defense officials about how troops will be used and why active-duty forces are being deployed.
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By Military Times staff