Early Bird Brief

Senate to confirm top military leaders after surprise deal

Hundreds of other military promotions remain stalled amid Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade.

Biden at UN urges world to stand with Ukraine

President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly, urging the world to stand in support of Ukraine.

Zelenskyy, Biden to address United Nations General Assembly

President Joe Biden is also expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week.

The president’s nuclear football: myths and facts

Today, former Military Times editorial fellow Georgina DiNardo disspells the misconceptions associated with the president's nuclear football. 
 
 

Air Force to miss all recruiting goals, first time in 25 years

The Air Force is set to miss its annual enlisted recruiting goal across all three components for the first time since 1999.

A top Army general warns of China’s military threat

The top Army general in the Pacific told soldiers to look at the challenges in the region.

Senate confirms first woman to VA’s second-highest post

The Department of Veterans Affairs has its first confirmed female deputy secretary.

North Korean and Russian leaders set to meet

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to visit Russia amid Western concerns of a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

A Vietnam War rescue that finally resulted in a Medal of Honor award

Army Capt. Larry Taylor was awarded the Medal of Honor this month for a daring rescue in 1968.

China, US communications still icy ahead of G20 Summit

Today, despite some thawing, officials said at the Defense News conference this week that U.S. communication with China is still ice cold.