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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Pentagon Announces UFO Investigative Team
Reports may evidence a national security threat. The Department of Defense announced that it is establishing a new group to investigate reports on the presence of UFOs in…
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State Department Calls Russia Space Test Reckless
Anti-satellite missile caused massive debris field. On Monday, the U.S. Space Command warned of a “debris generating event” in space and said it was coordinating with other nations…
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Military Family Members Remain in Afghanistan
Pentagon informed those relatives want to leave. Sixty United States service members have notified the Department of Defense about relatives who are still in Afghanistan but want to get out. Undersecretary of…
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Request Made to Lift Vaccine Mandate on National Guard
Pentagon receives request from Oklahoma governor who says the state will lose 10% of guardsmen. On Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma wrote a letter to Secretary of…
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Joint Chiefs Facing “Staff Shortage”
President has not nominated successor for vice chairman who leaves in November. The Pentagon is preparing to delegate some of the responsibilities of Vice Chairman of the Joint…
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Pentagon Holds Iran Responsible for Drone Strikes
Pentagon spokesman would not discuss specifics of attacks against U.S. troops. At least five drones teamed with explosives ready to go off upon reaching their targets occurred against…
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Investigations Launched Into Afghanistan Departure
State Department focus will include Special Immigrant Visa program. The State Department’s inspector general is launching a series of investigations into the end of diplomatic operations in Afghanistan. Reviews…
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