Defense secretary has said service records would be updated. The National Defense Authorization Act for 2023 signed by President Biden includes a provision that repealed the nation’s military…
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Representative Smith Warns Against Freezing Saudi Arms Deal
Chairman of House Armed Services Committee outlines details. This week, Representative Adam Smith of Washington, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, spoke about the increasingly strained…
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Bill Would Allow “Dreamers” to Join Military
Legislation would provide pathway to citizenship. Representative Ruben Gallego of Arizona introduced legislation that would allow participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, called “Dreamers,”…
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DOD Implements Recommendations to Prevent Sexual Assault
Department official speaks before House Armed Services Committee. Defense Department Undersecretary Gilbert Cisneros recently spoke before the House Armed Services Committee, where he was asked how the Defense…
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House Urges Defense Department to Grow Rare Earth Stockpile
Aim to reverse steady depletion, compete with China. The House Armed Services Committee is putting forth a proposal to increase supply and funding for the U.S. strategic minerals…
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President Asked to Explain Nuclear Weapons Policy
Legislators contend national security is at risk. Ranking members of the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees, Representatives Michael McCaul of Texas and Mike Rogers of Alabama sent a…
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Military Leaders Warn of al Qaeda Re-emergence
They could threaten the U.S. homeland within a year. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley, and General Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie, commander…
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New Air Force One Delivery Delayed
Boeing also seeking increase in cost of the jets. Acting Assistant Air Force Secretary Darlene Costello told the House Armed Services Committee that the two new Air Force…
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House Committee Debates Space Command Move
Relocating from Colorado to Alabama questioned by congressional panel. Members of the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee are debating the planned relocation of the U.S. Space Command…
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Congress Evaluates Alternatives to F-35 Fighters
House committee chair seeking cost-saving measures. Chair of the House Armed Services Committee, Representative Adam Smith of Washington, is looking for answers to the F-35 Joint Fighter Strike…
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