Early Bird Brief

The U.S. is looking to allies to keep bridging the gap.

The Pentagon confirmed at least two American service members suffered traumatic brain injuries as a result.

These are the edge-of-your-seat movies and shows troops and lovers of military movies and series should watch for in 2024.

Yesterday, lawmakers approved a continuing resolution until March 1 and March 8.

The move comes after the Houthis have targeted civilian ships off the Yemeni coast of the Red Sea.

The strike followed a Houthi attack on a merchant vessel Monday.

Recently published research found that service members don’t participate in violent extremism at higher rates than the rest of the U.S. population, but former troops do.

The strikes marked the first U.S. military response against the Houthis for drone and missile attacks on commercial ships since the start of the war in Israel.

Today, Pentagon reporter Noah Robertson breaks down a meeting between military officials from China and the United States, which is a first since 2021.

Today, the Pentagon announced that Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin's hospitalization stemmed from an infection -- a complication from a previous surgery addressing a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Former President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issue a fireable offense.

The Marine Corps graduates its final group of scout snipers as it looks to restructure itself under Force Design 2030.

A U.S. airstrike in Baghdad killed a high-ranking leader of an Iran-backed militia involved in recent attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria.

A coalition of 13 nations warned of increased military response as Houthi assaults on commercial ships in the Red Sea continue.

Defense and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.

We take a look back at the End of 2023 episode from a few weeks ago.

Today, Navy Times reporter Diana Stancy joins the episode to break down the increasing number of missiles and drones shot down in the Red Sea.

Each of the services officially opened their offices of special trial counsel to prosecute major crimes, including sexual assault and domestic violence.

A Navy destroyer and other U.S. assets intercepted more than a dozen drones and missiles in the Red Sea this week.

Officials said one of the U.S. troops suffered critical injuries in the attack.

A look back on some of the major stories of the year, from U.S.-China relations to the wars in Ukraine and Israel.

The 2024 general election may shape the future of U.S.-Mexico military policy.

Sec. Austin announced Operation Prosperity Guardian earlier this week.

The USS Carney reportedly responded to a distress call from a commercial vessel that said it was attacked days after the U.S. destroyer took out a wave of drones.

Today, Navy Times reporter Diana Stancy joined host Jonathan Lehrfeld about how law changes nearly 30 years ago allowed for the first female officer to lead the Navy.

Earlier this week, both the House and Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.

The Navy ship U.S.S. Mason shot down another drone in the Middle East, just days after it responded to a distress call from a Norwegian-flagged ship.

Coast Guard whistleblowers testified before Senators about the sexual assault report that shook the service earlier this summer.

Last Friday, Jen Judson sat down with CSIS analyst Tom Karako to talk about the latest in missile defense news.

Zelenskyy’s visit is part of a push by the Biden administration to persuade lawmakers to pass a supplemental funding bill, as officials warn that the money for Ukraine is running out.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today, what the lack of a full defense spending bill for the first four months of the fiscal year means for Pentagon planning.

The number of attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East has increased.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes an unannounced visit to Ukraine in a reminder of continued U.S. support for the country in its conflict with Russia.

The policy is intended to make it easier for those who need to leave the military because of childbirth, but airmen say it is backfiring on those who need it most.

The stopgap bill funds some government agencies through January and others through February, but the lack of a full budget impacts Pentagon planning.

This is the second time in less than a month that a Navy warship has shot down drones in the Middle East.

Today, President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet and discuss reestablishing military communications between the two countries.

The Senate will try to break through a military nominations blockade as the House considers a funding proposal to avoid a government shutdown.

Research is underway to determine whether psychedelic assisted therapies could help veterans who suffer from a range of mental health issues.

These soldiers saw heavy combat during the Black Hawk Down incident, but have yet to be recognized for their battlefield heroism.