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Secretary of Defense nominee Lloyd Austin, a recently retired Army general, speaks during his conformation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington. (Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool via AP)

Austin creates safe haven for transgender troops as DoD solidifies policy

The Defense secretary put a halt to Trump-era actions against transgender service members.

Defense

When fixing Navy readiness problems, money helps. But so does data.

On DoD

Is the Pentagon spending all it can to stay competitive?

Defense

Are drug ingredients made in China a risk to troops? Two lawmakers think so

Congress

Revolution in the Army?

Tom Temin Commentary

Asst. Sec. for manpower talks Army’s new talent management strategy

Federal Drive

Should the military go keto? Obesity still a problem for troops

Federal Drive

GSA awards new contract to help federal awards process run smoother

Federal Newscast

FILE - This Sept. 2, 2015, file photo shows an F-35 jet arriving at its new operational base at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The U.S. and its Asia-Pacific allies are rolling out their new stealth fighter jet, a cutting-edge plane that costs about $100 million each. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

DoD audit uncovers millions of dollars in unaccounted-for spare parts

DoD Reporter's Notebook

DoD 2020 budget puts heavy emphasis on development of emerging technologies

Defense

Darren Soto, Collin C. Peterson, Tom O'Halleran, Mike Conaway, Al Lawson

Congressman takes aim at federal travel with series of bills

Federal Newscast

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2017, file photo, a memorial for the victims of the shooting at Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church, including 26 white chairs each painted with a cross and and rose, is displayed in the church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Republican leaders in gun-friendly Texas are stamping down the prospects of 'red flag' laws that would let enforcement seize some firearms from people who are deemed dangerous to themselves or others. Gun control advocates hoped for an opening after mass shootings at the church and high school within 6 months of each other. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

New report highlights Air Force mistakes in mass shooter’s background check

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Defense Department’s Inspector General says the Air Force missed certain steps that could have prevented last year’s mass…

Federal Newscast

Jared Serbu: DoD says building up military readiness is a top priority

Defense officials say each military services has its own readiness recovery plan, and they promise to be transparent with Congress about progress.

Federal Drive

Austin creates safe haven for transgender troops as DoD solidifies policy

When fixing Navy readiness problems, money helps. But so does data.

Is the Pentagon spending all it can to stay competitive?

Are drug ingredients made in China a risk to troops? Two lawmakers think so

Revolution in the Army?

Asst. Sec. for manpower talks Army’s new talent management strategy

Should the military go keto? Obesity still a problem for troops

GSA awards new contract to help federal awards process run smoother

DoD audit uncovers millions of dollars in unaccounted-for spare parts

DoD 2020 budget puts heavy emphasis on development of emerging technologies

Congressman takes aim at federal travel with series of bills

New report highlights Air Force mistakes in mass shooter’s background check

Jared Serbu: DoD says building up military readiness is a top priority

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