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The Defense Department’s best budget predictability in more than a decade shows that Congress and the executive branch are aligned in terms of the threats to the nation and current and future military readiness, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said. Story
Speaking at an Air Force Association breakfast, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff expressed his desire for Congress to approve the proposed Defense Department budget and not require the department be funded through a continuing resolution. Story
The $30 billion in requested additional defense funding for fiscal year 2017 would be used to strengthen the military and protect the nation against emerging global security challenges, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said. Story
Military readiness must be bolstered, Defense Department leaders told the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee. Story
The services need money, manpower, time and consistency to recover military readiness, Defense Department officials told a Senate panel. Story
President Donald J. Trump asked for another $30 billion for the Defense Department in fiscal 2017 to rebuild the military and accelerate the campaign to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Story
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis issued budget directives yesterday aimed at addressing shortfalls in the department and building a more lethal joint force. Story
Carter Attends Navy League's Sea-Air-Space Exposition