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Can my husband drop me off his federal health coverage?
The 2025 FEHB Open Season will run from November 11, 2024 through December 9, 2024.
By Reg Jones
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
Opinion
‘Buy American’ policies strengthen nation’s defense, workforce
The core the nation’s defense and economic vitality hinges on the "Buy American" policy.
By Robert Martinez Jr.
What China’s increasing use of military over diplomacy means for US
The change follows a decades-long modernization of China's military to create a "world class" force
Opinion
Budgets, presidents and the defense industry: What to watch in 2024
If former President Donald Trump wins, it could alter expectations for U.S. commitments to alliances such as NATO and for support for Ukraine.
By Byron Callan
Opinion
What would happen if Congress stopped supporting allies under siege?
Lawmakers are ignoring the trillion-dollar impact their actions might have — actions that may reverberate over the next 20 years and beyond.
By Scott Sacknoff
Del Toro aims to reinvigorate US shipping to strengthen fleet
The U.S. Navy secretary is warning the service won’t be able to fulfill its mission without a strong commercial counterpart. Enter: “maritime statecraft.”
From Trump to Congress, Republican defense orthodoxy crumbles
President Trump's America First shadow threatens to overtake the GOP's Reaganite defense orthodoxy with more scrutiny on military budgets and allies.
Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts
Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.
By Karen Jowers
NDIA’s Norquist explains the harm of a continuing resolution
How do temporary spending measures impact military suppliers? We ask that and more of the Pentagon’s former comptroller.
Some Tricare, dental plans may cost more in 2024. Here’s what to know.
Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.
By Karen Jowers