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Austin seeks meeting with China, says ‘right time to talk is now’
“The United States believes that open lines of communication with the People’s Republic of China are essential," Austin said.
Top US general drops opposition to change in military’s sex assault policy
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he is dropping his opposition to a proposal to take decisions on sexual assault prosecution out of the hands of commanders.
A safety brief from the desk of Dr. Seuss
A safety brief in the voice of the famed Dr. Seuss.
DoD testing extremism questions on command climate surveys
This represents one of DoD's first concrete policy changes on the issue of extremism in the ranks.
Supreme Court justice castigates Feres Doctrine over cadet’s rape lawsuit
Justice Clarence Thomas argued it's time to rewrite the rules for troops filing claims against the government.
Why aren’t military generals being held accountable for preventable training deaths?
Instead, lower ranks are often penalized in a shameful pass-the-blame game, this op-ed author says.
Best pics of the week: May 2, 2021
Marines train at Japan's Camp Fuji, a Black Hawk performs an aerial patrol in Kosovo, a P-8A Poseidon in the Fifth Fleet are of operations, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Fighter wings try a fresh approach to combat maintenance
Two Air Force fighter jet wings are the first to try a new approach to maintenance that aims to improve quality of life for the crews that keep the service’s premiere planes running.
Mobile nuclear reactors? Scathing report slams ‘disturbing’ military program
The Army's plan to bury nuclear reactors underground at forward operating bases is drawing controversy. Prototypes could be ready for testing by 2023.
Unspent border wall funds will be rerouted back to military construction projects
The Defense Department gave up $3.6 billion in military construction funds to build border barriers.
