Policy
Proposed marijuana waivers acknowledge blunt recruiting truths
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to remove a barrier to joining the U.S. military.
Policy
Tuberville blocks Marine confirmation, leaving Corps with an acting commandant
Gen. David Berger relinquished his position hours before the motion, handing authorities over to Assistant Commandant Gen. Eric Smith.
Ideas
Here’s how to fix the Pentagon’s CAPE office
The changes must go to the heart of the operation.
Defense Systems
Pentagon’s reversal on new travel expense system “troubling,” key lawmaker says
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said the Pentagon’s decision to terminate a multi-million dollar contract to replace its Defense Travel System “raises broader questions about DOD’s ability to manage its finances and information technology.”
Policy
House, Senate China Hawks Concerned White House Will Let TikTok Stay in the US
Key Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate warned that tweaked language in a new Commerce Department rule could lay the groundwork for TikTok’s proposal to store U.S. users’ data in the country.
Threats
Almost But Not Quite: Acting Commandant Will Face Limitations In Role
Gen. Eric Smith will have to juggle the Marine Corps’ top two positions when Gen. David Berger retires.
Policy
Poll: Many Americans Support Ukraine, Though Some Are Divided on Aid
Respondents were far more supportive of arming Ukraine once they received information about the value of doing so.
Threats
Senators Want to Know More About Threat of Underwater Drones
SASC’s draft 2024 defense policy bill would fund a study.
Policy
Senate Lawmakers Want to Ax Alternate F-35 Engine Program
SASC markup on collision course with House over funding new engine technology.
Ideas
Don’t Kill CAPE
The storied Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation office is invaluable to the Pentagon. Three former directors explain why.
Policy
Republicans Rehash Vaccine Mandate Policies In NDAA Amendments
House Armed Services Committee markup adds legislation aimed at helping troops who refused the COVID-19 vaccine.
Ideas
Get Moving on That Irregular Warfare Center, DOD Leaders
Stalled by bureaucratic indecision, the Pentagon is operating its new center in an interim capacity that risks dangerously narrowing its field of vision.
Policy
Republicans Want to Ax Pentagon Budget Office That Aims to Save Taxpayers Money
GOP lawmakers say the CAPE office is ignoring their amphibious-warship directive, which DOD says arrived too late to shape the current budget.
Defense Systems
Fund the New F-35 Engine—If Only to Keep Industrial Base Humming, Lawmaker Says
Rep. Wittman and allies want to reverse the Air Force decision to kill the alternate engine program.
Business
Pentagon Wants Combatant Commands More Involved in Foreign Arms Sales
DOD's other ideas to speed up exports include creating a Defense Security Cooperation Service.
Policy
Marines’ Smith Vows to Press On with Force Design, Fight for 31 Amphibs, and Seek 3D Printers
The nominee for Corps commandant said “contested logistics” would be a focus if he’s confirmed.
Policy