No injuries reported, but attacks expected to rise. On Wednesday, a rocket struck a base that houses U.S. troops located near Baghdad’s international airport. The Iraqi government began…
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Deputy Defense Secretary Visits STRATCOM
Omaha is the last stop on multi-state tour. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks visited the U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) in Omaha, Nebraska, this month. The Defense Department…
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Pentagon Releases Anti-Extremism Rules
Seeks to clarify acceptable behavior in the ranks. The Defense Department released new guidelines on Monday designed to address the growing threat of extremism within the ranks of…
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Senate Approves Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Admiral Christopher Grady replaces retired General John Hyten. The Senate confirmed Navy Admiral Christopher Grady last week as the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Admiral…
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Senate Passes Defense Bill
$778 Billion authorization act gets bipartisan approval. Legislators from both parties in the Senate passed a $778 billion national defense spending bill in an overwhelming 89-10 vote, moving…
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Russia and China Test Orbital Weapon Capabilities
U.S. officials discuss the ramifications and dangers posed to America and the world. In recent months, Russia and China have openly flexed their space capabilities. Russia recently conducted…
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Pentagon Releases Global Posture Review
Concerns over China’s aggressive behavior remain at the forefront. The U.S. Department of Defense released the results of the Global Posture Review that President Biden initiated earlier this…
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House Passes Defense Spending Bill
The bill awaits the Senate vote before heading to the president’s desk. The $768 billion annual defense spending bill for 2022 was passed by the House of Representatives late…
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Former USAF Official Nominated to Pentagon Acquisition
White House taps William LaPlante as undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment. On Tuesday, the White House announced the nomination of former Air Force chief of acquisition…
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President Ponders Sending Help to Ukraine
The administration considers sending American military advisers. Russia staged military drills in the Black Sea south of Ukraine on Wednesday, saying it needed to sharpen the combat-readiness of…
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