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What books are US Army, congressmen reading?
Two members of the House and two Army leaders tell Defense News what's on their nightstands.
By Staff
Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94
George H.W. Bush, a patrician New Englander whose presidency soared with the coalition victory over Iraq in Kuwait, but then plummeted in the throes of a weak economy that led voters to turn him out of office after a single term, has died. He was 94.
Price tag of the ‘war on terror’ will top $6 trillion soon
The figure is several times higher than official Pentagon reports on war spending because it includes VA benefits and other related expenses.
George W. Bush, Laura Bush honored for work with veterans
Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush were awarded the National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal for their work with U.S. military veterans since leaving the White House.
Why doesn’t Trump visit troops fighting overseas?
After nearly two years in office, he has yet to visit a combat zone, and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee says it's time he did.
John McCain — war hero, political giant — dies at 81
John McCain, the onetime Navy pilot and longtime lawmaker, was among the best known veterans in America, and has arguably been the most influential and consistent military advocate for the Republican Party over the last three decades.
Key Democrat worries Trump’s Supreme Court nominee poses national security concerns
The ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee wants more information on Brett Kavanaugh's past work on policies regarding enemy combatants and domestic surveillance.
Coast Guard official named to key White House adviser role
The appointment begins to fill out a series of vacancies left in White House advisory roles since National Security Adviser John Bolton took up his post in April 2018.
By Jessie Bur
Oprah as commander in chief? Here’s what she had to say about the Iraq War
The longtime talk show host's stirring speech this weekend has brought speculation of a presidential run and confusing assumptions about her defense policies.
Bush administration alums rising in Trump's orbit
Trump has installed more than three dozen veterans of the Bush administration, putting them in charge of running agencies, implementing foreign policy and overseeing his schedule.
NIST, DHS sponsor cyber challenge for ‘smart cities’
The 2018 Global City Teams Challenge, or GCTC, will focus on cybersecurity for networked systems that cities increasingly rely on to run essential services.
By Michael Peck