HASC Approves Defense Authorization

By Marc V. Schanz
After an 18-hour session on Wednesday, the House Armed Services Committee approved the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 60 to 2. HASC Chair Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) said the NDAA prioritizes investments, and takes the first...

19th Air Force Commander Resigns

By Amy Hudson
Maj. Gen. Michael Keltz resigned from his position as commander of 19th Air Force following “an inappropriate comment” made in a “public Air Force forum,” according to an April 30 Air Education and Training Command release. AETC Commander Gen. Robin...

A Russian “Reset” In Ukraine

By Marc V. Schanz
US European Command boss and Supreme Allied Commander in Europe USAF Gen. Philip Breedlove appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, then gave a briefing to Pentagon reporters later in the day where he spoke extensively on the...

European Reassurance Funds Aiding New Initiatives

By Marc V. Schanz
The European Reassurance Initiative is making a demonstrable difference in US engagement with its Eastern European allies, and is funding a string of infrastructure projects across the eastern and southern periphery of the Alliance, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe USAF...

Moving Out on Military Compensation Reform

President Barack Obama sent a letter to Congress April 30 expressing his support for 10 of the 15 recommendations included in the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission’s January report. They include: “survivor benefit plan, financial education, medical personnel readiness,...

GAO Faults Some Air Force Space Programs

By Otto Kreisher
Although some Air Force space systems “have largely overcome acquisition challenges,” the Governmental Accountability Office told the Senate Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee April 29 that analyses showed serious cost overruns and schedule delays in several major programs. GAO’s director...