Category: U.S. Defense Department

Pentagon Unveils 4 New Military Bases in Philippines for Joint Training

April 3, 2023
Asia & PacificChinaChinese aggressionEDCAGlobal Expansionjoint military exercisesNational SecurityPentagonPhilippinesSpecial TopicsU.S. Defense DepartmentU.S. MilitaryUnited StatesUSUS NewsUS-China relationsWorld
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The Department of Defense will open four new strategic military sites in the Philippines to enhance the U.S. military’s readiness and responsiveness in the region as China’s aggression, posturing, and military buildup in the region continues. The new locations mark an expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the two countries, which allows…

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Pentagon to Provide Travel, Paid Leave for Service Members’ Abortions

February 17, 2023
abortionExecutive BranchLloyd AustinPolicies & ImpactsPoliticssecretary of defenseSocial IssuesU.S. Defense DepartmentUSUS News
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Military service members seeking an abortion may be granted travel allowances and up to three weeks of paid leave to terminate their pregnancies under a new Defense Department policy announced on Feb. 16. Under the new policy, which takes effect within the next month, service members will have up until 20 weeks gestation to notify…

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Boeing Wins Follow-On Contract Valued up to $23.8 Billion From U.S. Defense Department

September 30, 2021
Boeing CoBusiness & EconomyCompaniesU.S. Defense DepartmentUSUS News
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Boeing Co said on Wednesday the U.S. Department of Defense had awarded it a follow-on contract valued at up to $23.8 billion to provide services to a fleet of C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft over a 10-year period. Under the agreement, Boeing will continue to provide services including engineering, field support and material management for…

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