Joe Gould
Joe Gould was the senior Pentagon reporter for Defense News, covering the intersection of national security policy, politics and the defense industry. He had previously served as Congress reporter.
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Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin
The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.
A third ‘Top Gun’ movie is in the works
Paramount recently announced it reached a deal for “Top Gun 3.”
Calling active duty spouses: Speak your mind in DOD’s new survey
Weigh in on child care, employment opportunities, the relocation experience and more.
Chinese Army defector claims air force cooked meals using missile fuel
A former Chinese military member says troops were forced to use missile fuel to cook dinner.
Edge-of-your-seat movies troops should watch for in 2024
These nine thrilling films are at the top of our 2024 must-see list.
DOD leaders often overlook officers’ education in future assignments
A new analysis of professional military education programs says that often the skills learned are not incorporated in officers' future leadership roles.
New in 2024: Housing panel gives military families a voice
Service members and spouses from each U.S. military branch will be invited to join a new housing-focused working group.
US fighter jets fly over Bosnia in a sign of support to the country
The U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons flew as part of joint air-to-ground training involving American and Bosnian forces.
White House to review defense secretary’s hospitalization notification
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1, which the Pentagon did not disclose to the public until Friday.
Criticism swirls over defense secretary’s hushed-up hospitalization
Former President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issues a fireable offense.
