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Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row but says progress made - The Hill
Nov 18, 2024 · The Pentagon on Friday failed its seventh audit in a row, with the nation’s largest government agency still unable to fully account for its more than $824 billion budget, though officials...
Pentagon warns that a shutdown will cost troops their pay | AP News
Dec 19, 2024 · The Pentagon is warning that Republicans’ decision to abandon a congressional spending plan will cost more than 2 million troops their paychecks over the holidays unless some agreement is reached before Friday’s deadline to prevent a government shutdown.
Biden signs defense bill, despite ban on transgender health ... - CBS News
2 days ago · The annual defense authorization bill, which directs Pentagon policy, provides a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5% increase for others.
Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender ...
3 days ago · The annual defense authorization bill, which directs Pentagon policy, provides a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5% increase for others.
WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as it says number of U.S
Dec 19, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States doubled the number of its forces in Syria to fight the Islamic State group before the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government, the Pentagon said...
Pentagon News: The latest stories and analysis on DoD decisions …
Defense News offers premier news and analysis of Pentagon policy affecting defense programs to keep military and industry decision-makers informed.
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing
Dec 17, 2024 · PENTAGON PRESS SECRETARY MAJOR GENERAL PAT RYDER: All right. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Just a few things here at the top and then we'll get right to your questions.
Trump’s Pentagon overhaul: 8 policy changes he’s expected to …
Nov 6, 2024 · A Trump Pentagon is likely to roll back a Biden-era policy that allows troops to obtain leave and be reimbursed for the cost of traveling to seek abortions and other reproductive care.
Pentagon: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis - POLITICO
Pentagon officials alarmed over Hegseth’s lack of experience: ‘Would you trust him to run Walmart?’. ‘Who the f--k is this guy?’: Defense world reacts to Trump’s surprise Pentagon pick. What...