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Senator blocks promotion of Pentagon chief’s aide to top Army post
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark's promotion over concerns he didn't immediately disclose the defense secretary's hospitalization.
Pentagon’s request to dismiss lawsuit from LGBTQ+ veterans denied
A federal judge will allow a lawsuit filed by LGBTQ+ veterans discharged due to their sexual orientation to move forward.
By Zamone Perez
Pentagon: Ukraine may fire US missiles into Russia in self-defense
Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder says Ukraine can fire back wherever it's coming under attack from Russian strikes.
By Tara Copp, AP
Pentagon didn’t adequately track funds sent to Chinese research labs
Investigators found seven awards, sub-awards or fee-for-service agreements from the Army for research that involved potential enhancement of pathogens.
By Zamone Perez
Navy slows procurement of key vessel for Marine littoral maneuvers
Nine vessels delivered so far with a full fleet replacement number of 72 needed.
By Todd South
US humanitarian pier reanchored to the coast of Gaza
U.S. defense officials said the temporary humanitarian aid pier has been reanchored to the beach in Gaza.
Pentagon’s contracting speed lane sometimes no faster, says watchdog
The "middle-tier acquisition" pathway is running into some of the same issues affecting the Pentagon's regular contracting process, a report found.
Defense spending bill would defund Biden’s Gaza pier
A series of Republican amendments to multiple defense bills would ban funding for the Gaza pier.
Defense spending bill forces Israel arms transfers, nixes Ukraine aid
The House moved its first draft of the FY25 defense spending bill, pushing back on President Biden's Israel arms transfer hold and excluding Ukraine aid.
US Defense Secretary Austin’s chief of staff to step down this summer
Kelly Magsamen helped orchestrate America's security policy under the Biden administration but faced criticism for the secretary's surprise hospital stay.
Which airlines offer key benefits for troops? There’s a chart for that
Does your favorite airline offer free carry-ons and waived cancellation fees for troops?
By Karen Jowers