Early Bird Brief

Army-Navy game drives spirited competition, camaraderie

Today, Military Times reporter Jonathan Lehrfeld joins the episode to discuss the outcome of the biggest sporting event of the year for the armed forces. 

Abortion, other issues dropped in defense bill negotiations

House and Senate negotiators released their compromise draft of the annual defense authorization bill this week.

As Congress debates Ukraine funding, US announces more military aid

Congress remains stalled on legislation that would provide new funding for Ukraine as well as money for Israel's war with Hamas and other security needs.

Tuberville drops holds on more than 430 military promotions

The Senate approved hundreds of military promotions after Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over a Pentagon abortion policy.

After Middle East attacks on ships, US considers naval task force in Red Sea

The White House said the U.S. is considering the plan to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.

Pentagon extremism training faced criticism from all sides

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the domestic extremism trainings in February 2021. Military Veterans in Journalism Fellow Nikki Wentling spoke to troops who participated.

Truce between Israel and Hamas extended

Two Israeli hostages were released after Hamas and Israel extended the cease-fire for another day.

Americans consider China greatest military threat, poll finds.

The latest Reagan National Defense Survey reveals what Americans think about top national security issues. 

Gaza receives US humanitarian aid shipment

The U.S. military flights to deliver aid come amid a humanitarian pause between Israel and Hamas.

Missiles fired near US warship in Gulf of Aden, DOD says

Two ballistic missiles fired from Yemen landed near a U.S. warship in the Gulf of Aden.