June 4, 2026

Pentagon End-of-Year Contracts

Contracts

These US Department of Defense contracts were awarded in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, on December 22 and December 23, 2025.

War Crimes? Land Strikes?

Congressional leaders of both parties seek answers to a follow-up strike in September, of an alleged drug-trafficking vessel. Democrats accuse the administration of scapegoating an admiral for a possible war crime. The Secretary of War told the cabinet he was in the “fog of war” at the time and the president said land strikes will occur as well.

Tuberville Holding Up Your Raise?

Military Times wants to hear from troops whose promotions are held up by Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) protest of the Pentagon granting medical leave for abortions unavailable in states where troops are posted. More than 300 military promotions are currently stalled. Military Times offers anonymity for responses.

Extreme Weather Tests JSF

An F-35B from Pax Integrated Test Force withstood extreme weather testing in the climactic lab at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.