Defense
Plan to Draft Women is Uniting Unlikely Political Allies
Anti-war activists and conservative hawks both want women to stay out of the Selective Service System.
Defense
Navy Secretary Seeks 3-5% Annual Budget Increases
“I think more members of Congress understand the real threat that China presents,” Del Toro said.
Defense
Marine Corps Seeks ‘Fundamental Redesign’ to Recruiting, Retention, Careers
Commandant wants to keep young Marines longer, bring in older ones with skills.
Defense
Zero Religious Exemptions Granted for COVID Vaccines in Air Force, As Deadline Passes
Nearly 5,000 religious exemptions are still pending approval.
Defense
The Defense Policy Bill Is Late Again. This Year, the GOP Is Blaming Democrats
Four of the past 10 NDAAs passed the Senate in November or December.
Defense
As COVID Hits Defense Factories, Some Workers Push Back on Vaccine Mandate
Some Republican lawmakers say the requirement will compromise national security.
Defense
New White House Cyber Director Wants to Fight Like Cobra Kai
Chris Inglis says the government needs to hit would-be attackers where it hurts.
Defense
Pentagon Will Add a Climate-Policy Czar
New post is intended to champion climate considerations inside and beyond the Department, Kahl says.
Defense
Air Force Will Miss Its COVID Vaccination Deadline by a Few Percent
The service’s Nov. 2 goal is nearly a month earlier than those of its sister services.
Defense
Pentagon to Skip Global Climate Conference, Despite 'Existential Threat'
Former defense officials called it a “missed opportunity.”
Defense
Raytheon: Vaccine Mandate Will Likely Add to Supply Chain Disruptions
But CEO Greg Hayes says his business will boom if everyone would just get the shot.
Defense
Terror Groups in Afghanistan Could Attack US Next Year, Pentagon Policy Chief Says
Kahl says ISIS-K might be able to strike in less than 12 months; AQ in one to two years.
Defense
GovExec Daily: What the Fat Leonard Scandal Means for the Navy
Journalist Tom Wright joins the podcast to discuss his series on the scandal.
Defense
Pentagon AI Chief Responds to USAF Software Leader Who Quit in Frustration
Lt. Gen. Groen concedes culture must change, but says faster development is already on the way.
Defense
Cancers Strike US Fighter Pilots, Crews at Higher Rates, Air Force Finds
Nearly 30% higher likelihood of testicular cancer and roughly 25% for skin and prostate cancer, according to the military’s most comprehensive study yet.
Defense
Women in the Military Pay More to Keep Their Uniforms up to Date. Two Senators Aim to Change That.
The military does not provide allowances to replace some required pieces for women, such as dress pumps, hand bags and swimsuits, according to a recent government report.
Defense
A Quartet of Warnings Highlight Climate-Related Threats
Agencies vow to heed climate change in all strategy planning, but experts say that won’t be enough.
Defense
Navy Seeks To Improve Firefighting After ‘Preventable’ Bonhomme Richard Disaster
Naval Safety Center gets a promotion, while ships’ crews will be trained to respond to pierside fires.
Defense
30 State Department Nominees, Including NATO Ambassador, Advance To Full Senate
Just two Biden ambassadors have been confirmed so far.
Defense
We ‘Blew It’ On Battling COVID Disinfo, Say Army's Pandemic Response Leaders
The U.S. Army scrutinized its response to the pandemic, and found fault with its strategic communications efforts.
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