Supports independent handling of sexual assault cases by military lawyers. On Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that he would support changes to the military justice system…
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President Announces Key Nominees
Administration seeks to fill roles in Labor, Commerce, Defense, and Treasury departments. This past week, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key…
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Russia Building Military Presence in the Arctic
U.S. officials voice concerns over increased weapons testing. U.S. military and civilian officials have voiced concerns about the build-up of the Russian military on the Arctic coast of…
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Pentagon Prepares for Russian Military Action
Response over recent build-up of military. The Pentagon announced on Sunday that it has begun preparations to address the growing threat of Russian military build-up in Eastern Europe.…
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Migrant Children Housed at Military Bases
DOD approves request from HHS to use Texas bases. The Pentagon approved the first of what is expected to be a series of requests to house migrant children…
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7,500 Pounds of Cocaine and Marijuana Seized in Pacific
Drugs intercepted by Coast Guard during the first two months of 2021. Roughly 7,500 pounds of cocaine and marijuana was offloaded this week from the U.S. Coast Guard…
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U.S. Sending $125 Million in Aid to Ukraine
Pentagon sending armed naval vessels and counterartillery. The Pentagon announced this week that $125 million in military aid will be delivered to Ukraine. Provided under the Ukraine Security…
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Senate Committee Discusses Defense Cuts
New chairman says reductions “would not be the right way to go.” The new chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island, has…
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One-Third of Service Members Unwilling to Receive Vaccine
Defense Department will still allow unvaccinated soldiers to be deployed. On Wednesday, during a House of Representatives hearing on how the military has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Army Working with Industry Partners on Modernization
The U.S. military crafting plans to keep pace with advancements by adversaries. The U.S. Army reported the modernization strategy this week that partners with industry, science and technology.…
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