Pentagon to Restore Briefings to ‘Maintain Open Dialogue’ About Its Activities

Pentagon to Restore Briefings to 'Maintain Open Dialogue' About Its Activities

2019-08-29 19:41:34

WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced Wednesday that he and a representative of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will begin doing regular briefings "to maintain an open dialogue about the department's activities." Esper's announcement, made in the Pentagon briefing... Read More

New Dems Cheer House Approval Of Comprehensive Defense Bill

2019-07-12 19:39:40

by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives voted 220--197 Friday to approve the National Defense Authorization Act, a move moderate House Democrats called "a step towards reaffirming American leadership in the world." The National Defense Authorization Act is the name... Read More

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Senate Panel Told 'Space Force' Vital to US Warfighting Mission

2019-03-27 23:57:14

by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON - Defense department officials warned a Senate panel Wednesday that the United States risks losing its military advantage in space to growing threats from China and Russia. They are trying to convince Congress to authorize a new branch of... Read More