Defense Department

DOD Announces First Steps to Address Extremism After Stand Downs

April 9, 2021 | By Brian W. Everstine
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III on April 9 announced interim steps to counter extremism in the ranks following Defense Department-wide standdowns to discuss the issue, including updating DOD guidance on what defines extremist behavior and updating questionnaires that prospective service members take. In the ...

DOD Struggling to Improve Readiness in Every Domain

April 8, 2021 | By Amy Hudson
The Defense Department has regained some lost readiness after two decades of continuous combat, but still has more work to do, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. “Nearly two decades of conflict has degraded U.S. military readiness," wrote report author Diana ...