Mariner suing government for rape on USNS Carson City speaks out
A judge told Dominguez she must petition the Labor Department for worker’s comp. Her lawyers maintain that rape does not belong on a list of job risks.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Chairman Bost: America’s veterans have earned Doug Collins
In this op-ed, Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) discusses how the character and servant leadership of the VA secretary nominee is exactly what veterans need.
By Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.)
Whitley to be nominated for CAPE director
John Whitley has been performing the duties of the CAPE head for the last year.
By Aaron Mehta
Pentagon loosens cash flow for industry, more measures likely coming
Industry will be getting more cash up front to help combat the impacts of the coronavirus.
By Aaron Mehta
Special Tactics airman who died during swim training identified
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
By J.D. Simkins
Pentagon declares defense contractors ‘critical infrastructure,’ must continue work
Defense contractors need to keep working, despite the viral outbreak, the department says.
By Aaron Mehta
130 House members want 24 percent more F-35s procured in FY21
Congressional members want the defense committees to support an increase in the number of planes bought this upcoming fiscal year.
By Aaron Mehta
The Pentagon has sent a new legislative proposal on the Space Force to Congress
All of the controversial policy issues have been kicked down the road for a future proposal.
By Valerie Insinna
Special US fund to replace Russian equipment in Europe is shifting its strategy
The European Recapitalization Incentive Program has now supported eight European nations in buying American gear.
By Aaron Mehta
Coronavirus impact hits the military | Defense News Weekly full episode: March 13, 2020
The impact of the COVID-19 virus is set to have lasting effects on the military and the country. Find out that other news from the defense community this week.
By Jeff Martin
A Space National Guard? Not quite yet | Defense News Weekly Extra
Despite Congressional pressure, a Space National Guard could take a while to be established--if at all. Plus, what it will look like is up in the air.
By Jeff Martin
How to transform the Marine Corps--without extra money | Defense News Weekly Extra
Typically, when service chiefs visit Capitol Hill, they ask for more money--so when the Marines didn't do that, Congress was surprised.
By Jeff Martin