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Senate panel advances Hegseth’s bid to become next defense secretary
The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.
Efforts to combat violent extremist groups in Sahel region are ‘not getting the job done,’ says AFRICOM leader
“I do believe that if ISIS can carve out a new caliphate, or al-Qaida can, they will attempt to do it in West Africa,” U.S. Africa Command commander Army Gen. Stephen Townsend said.
By Diana Stancy
This week in Congress: Rapidly spreading worries about coronavirus
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 9, 2020.
This week in Congress: Military leaders deploy to Capitol Hill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 2, 2020.
Don’t pull all troops back home, key Democrat warns his party’s presidential hopefuls
House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith says abandoning hot spots overseas could jeopardize national security
Defense secretary didn’t ask for new union bargaining rules, unsure if he’ll use them
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he is reviewing the recent surprise decision by the White House.
Here’s what Esper’s AFRICOM review has decided so far
The defense secretary shot down the idea the U.S. would look to leave Africa as a whole.
By Aaron Mehta
This week in Congress: Budget hearings present opportunity to grill Cabinet officials
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 24, 2020.
Canadian military wants to attract women recruits by shortening, tightening its uniform skirts
This is what three years of work yielded.
By J.D. Simkins
This week in Congress: Budget season begins
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 10, 2020.
Lawmakers vow to fix DoD special needs program for military families
But this branch of service could be a role model for the others.
By Karen Jowers