Noah Robertson

Virginia

Pentagon Reporter at Defense News

Pentagon Reporter | @defense_news | Formerly @csmonitor

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Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academies

5 days ago | militarytimes.com | Noah Robertson |Leo Shane III

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has barred the U.S. military service academies from considering race, gender or ethnicity in their admissions processes, ending the practice of affirmative action upheld by the Supreme Court two years ago. In a memo published Friday, Hegseth directed the schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability, past military experience and other qualifications.
Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academies

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Noah Robertson |Leo Shane III

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has barred the U.S. military service academies from considering race, gender or ethnicity in their admissions processes, ending the practice of affirmative action upheld by the Supreme Court two years ago. In a memo published Friday, Hegseth directed the schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability, past military experience and other qualifications.
Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cut

1 week ago | defensenews.com | Noah Robertson

The Trump administration is requesting a $892.6 billion base defense budget for the upcoming fiscal year, an overall cut when adjusted for inflation and far below the $1 trillion figure President Donald Trump promised last month. The request, released by the Office of Management and Budget without further detail Friday, did not include how much of that figure is slated for the Pentagon alone.
Sponsored Post: Exploring the Growth of Mobile Gambling in Arabic-Speaking Countries

1 week ago | arabamerica.com | Noah Robertson

Sponsored Post: Exploring the Growth of Mobile Gambling in Arabic-Speaking CountriesIn the last ten years, mobile betting has become an important sector globally, including the Arab countries. The improved internet connection and the increased use of smartphones have made it possible for people to engage more in gambling through their mobile devices across the region.
Hegseth backs Air Force three-star Grynkewich for top Europe job

1 week ago | defensenews.com | Noah Robertson

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has recommended the president nominate Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, the Joint Staff’s director for operations, to lead U.S. forces in Europe, according to a senior U.S. defense official, U.S. official and two congressional aides.
GOP funding boost targets Golden Dome, high-tech fighters and ships

2 weeks ago | defensenews.com | Courtney Albon |Stephen Losey |Noah Robertson

Republican lawmakers are proposing major increases for top Pentagon priorities in their $150 billion budget reconciliation package — pushing funding toward efforts like Golden Dome, advanced fighter jet and drone procurement, shipbuilding and munitions production. The House Armed Services Committee will debate the package Tuesday as part of a process called reconciliation, which allows the party with a congressional majority to fast-track legislation without risking a filibuster.
US says it’s hit more than 800 targets in Houthi bombing campaign

2 weeks ago | militarytimes.com | Noah Robertson

The U.S. military has hit more than 800 targets in Yemen during a 40-day airstrike campaign against the Houthis, a terrorist group threatening commercial ships in the region for more than a year. “We will continue to increase the pressure and further disintegrate Houthi capabilities as long as they continue to impede freedom of navigation,” U.S. Central Command, conducting the operation, wrote in a statement Sunday.
US says it’s hit more than 800 targets in Houthi bombing campaign

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Noah Robertson

The U.S. military has hit more than 800 targets in Yemen during a 40-day airstrike campaign against the Houthis, a terrorist group threatening commercial ships in the region for more than a year. “We will continue to increase the pressure and further disintegrate Houthi capabilities as long as they continue to impede freedom of navigation,” U.S. Central Command, conducting the operation, wrote in a statement Sunday.
Hegseth changes Pentagon green room into impromptu makeup studio

3 weeks ago | militarytimes.com | Noah Robertson

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has altered a space behind the Pentagon briefing room to use as a makeup studio before media appearances, defense officials confirmed. The space has long been used as a green room for officials or guests briefing the media, including previous Pentagon spokespersons, a defense official said.
Hegseth changes Pentagon green room into impromptu makeup studio

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Noah Robertson

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has altered a space behind the Pentagon briefing room to use as a makeup studio before media appearances, defense officials confirmed. The space has long been used as a green room for officials or guests briefing the media, including previous Pentagon spokespersons, a defense official said.