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Colonel (Ret.) Frank Briggs
Colonel (Ret.) Frank Briggs
Defense & National Security Reporter

Frank spent two decades in the military before turning to journalism. He covers defense spending, Pentagon politics, and national security.

818 articles published

Vance's Denial of Iran Conflict Betrays Veterans, Critics Say
Defense
Vance's Denial of Iran Conflict Betrays Veterans, Critics Say
Veterans accuse Vance of betraying service members by denying the Iran conflict is a war, undermining their experiences
Iran Policy at Crossroads: Regime Change or Strategic Retreat?
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Iran Policy at Crossroads: Regime Change or Strategic Retreat?
Amid depleted U.S. weapons and strategic overstretch, a former Pentagon official argues that only coordinated regime cha
USS Abraham Lincoln Departs Thailand, Ending Extended Middle East Deployment
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USS Abraham Lincoln Departs Thailand, Ending Extended Middle East Deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln departed Thailand on Sunday after a five-day port visit, ending a 286-day deployment that includ
Kennedy sidesteps Hegseth confidence vote as GOP unease grows
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Kennedy sidesteps Hegseth confidence vote as GOP unease grows
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) declined to say whether he backs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing concerns over Iran and
Ex-Air Force chief: Hegseth's politicization of military is unprecedented
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Ex-Air Force chief: Hegseth's politicization of military is unprecedented
Frank Kendall III, former Air Force Secretary, says he couldn't serve in the Trump administration, accusing Defense Secr
Iran Claims Strike on US Vessel in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions
Defense
Iran Claims Strike on US Vessel in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims it attacked a US remotely operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating after US
Four-Way Race Emerges for Army Secretary After Driscoll Exit
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Four-Way Race Emerges for Army Secretary After Driscoll Exit
Sean Parnell, Hegseth's preferred choice, is among four candidates for Army secretary. The field includes Rep. Brian Mas
France-India Defense Ties Deepen Amid Shared Wariness of Washington
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France-India Defense Ties Deepen Amid Shared Wariness of Washington
France and India have strengthened defense and technology ties, driven by shared strategic autonomy and concerns about U
Gilman's Release Exposes Russia's Brutality, Not Friendship
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Gilman's Release Exposes Russia's Brutality, Not Friendship
Robert Gilman's release after 1,666 days in Russian captivity reveals severe mistreatment, contradicting pro-Russia voic
Trump taps Adam Telle as acting Army secretary after Driscoll exits
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Trump taps Adam Telle as acting Army secretary after Driscoll exits
President Trump appointed Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll's resignation. Telle, a former Sena
Panetta: Hegseth's Command Shakeups Are Weakening the Military
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Panetta: Hegseth's Command Shakeups Are Weakening the Military
Leon Panetta says Hegseth's command upheavals are undermining the U.S. military, especially the Army, at a critical time
NASA chief lays out timeline for moon base amid space race with China
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NASA chief lays out timeline for moon base amid space race with China
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman details the agency's moon base strategy, emphasizing private sector involvement and a
Ex-Air Force Secretary: Hegseth's Pentagon Is 'Dysfunctional' and Causing 'Active Harm'
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Ex-Air Force Secretary: Hegseth's Pentagon Is 'Dysfunctional' and Causing 'Active Harm'
Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall III called the Pentagon under Pete Hegseth 'dysfunctional,' accusing the defens
Trump's Iran Strategy Echoes Johnson's Failed Vietnam Escalation
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Trump's Iran Strategy Echoes Johnson's Failed Vietnam Escalation
President Trump's incremental strikes on Iran recall LBJ's Rolling Thunder strategy in Vietnam, which failed to coerce H
Hegseth Faces GOP Backlash as Pentagon Turmoil and Iran War Costs Mount
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Hegseth Faces GOP Backlash as Pentagon Turmoil and Iran War Costs Mount
Senate Republicans are increasingly frustrated with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over staff turnover, the Iran war's t
NATO envoy warns allies to prepare for unpredictable Putin
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NATO envoy warns allies to prepare for unpredictable Putin
US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker warns allies to prepare for unpredictable Russian moves, urging increased defense sp
Tillis calls on Trump to remove Hegseth after Army secretary quits
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Tillis calls on Trump to remove Hegseth after Army secretary quits
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is pressing President Trump to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Army Secretary Dan Dr
Driscoll confirms exit as Army secretary, cites no reason
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Driscoll confirms exit as Army secretary, cites no reason
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll confirmed Tuesday that his final day in the role is Wednesday, offering no explanation for h