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politics11 days ago

GOP slams Pentagon for abrupt Poland troop halt

Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee condemned the Pentagon’s surprise cancellation of a long-planned 4,000-troop rotation to Poland, saying the move undermines a key NATO ally and NATO security in Europe. Lawmakers pressed Army leaders for a clear rationale and timing, noting there was little consultation or explanation, even as Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered reductions in Europe and other troop-realignment moves had recently occurred. The incident underscored tensions between the administration and Capitol Hill over U.S. Europe strategy.

via Politico|
#house-armed-services-committee#nato#pentagon
national-security27 days ago

Pentagon pegs Iran war price tag at $25 billion

At a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Acting Pentagon Comptroller Jules Hurst said the Iran war has cost about $25 billion so far—mainly for munitions—making it the administration’s first official price tag for the two‑month conflict; early costs were around $11 billion in the first week, with discussions of a possible supplemental request up to $200 billion, though no final figure has been settled.

via Politico|
#defense-budget#house-armed-services-committee#iran
Defence chiefs testify on Iran war and a sweeping $1.5tn spending push
politics27 days ago

Defence chiefs testify on Iran war and a sweeping $1.5tn spending push

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the Iran war and a $1.5 trillion defence budget, arguing it would modernize forces and meet evolving threats, while lawmakers pressed for a cost breakdown (around $25 billion so far), questioned funding trade-offs with domestic programs, and considered the Minab school strike and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

via BBC|
#dan-caine#defense-budget#house-armed-services-committee
"House Committee Requests Testimony from Secretary of Defense Austin on Hospitalization"
politics2 years ago

"House Committee Requests Testimony from Secretary of Defense Austin on Hospitalization"

House Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers is calling on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to testify publicly about his recent secret hospitalization, criticizing Austin's unwillingness to provide complete answers on the matter. Austin was hospitalized for complications from prostate cancer surgery, but the White House and Congress were not informed until three days later, sparking backlash and calls for resignation. The House Armed Services Committee has launched an investigation, and the Pentagon's inspector general is also reviewing the events.

via POLITICO|
#hospitalization#house-armed-services-committee#lloyd-austin
House Approves Largest Military Pay Raise in Over Two Decades.
military2 years ago

House Approves Largest Military Pay Raise in Over Two Decades.

The House Armed Services Committee has proposed a 5.2% pay raise for military members in 2024, which would be the biggest pay raise in 22 years. The raise would mean boosts of over $1,500 for most junior enlisted troops and thousands more for higher ranks. The proposal has bipartisan support, with President Joe Biden also recommending a 5.2% raise in his budget proposal earlier this year. The Senate Armed Services Committee is expected to unveil its draft of the annual authorization bill next week.

via Military Times|
#budget-plans#house-armed-services-committee#military