Early Bird Brief: September 10, 2024

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Today's Top 5:

Decision on junior enlisted pay boost not expected until November

(Military Times) A final decision by Congress on extra pay boosts for junior enlisted troops in 2025 isn’t likely to come until after the November elections, a key Senate lawmaker said Monday. Read More

EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from US: Report

(The Associated Press) European Union countries are buying too much of their defense equipment abroad, almost two-thirds of it in the United States, and failing to invest enough in joint military projects, a landmark report on EU competitiveness warned Monday. Read More

How the Marines are changing their conduct and leadership guidance

(Military Times) The newest updates to two foundational Marine Corps manuals on leadership and conduct ask Leathernecks if they’re doing what’s necessary to hold fellow Marines and themselves to the highest standards. Read More

Tuberville puts hold on military promotion for top Austin aide

(CNN) Sen. Tommy Tuberville has placed a hold on the promotion of Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark, a top aide to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, a spokesperson for the Alabama Republican confirmed to CNN. Read More

US and Chinese military commanders speak by phone for the first time in years

(NBC News) The two superpowers are working to re-establish military ties in an effort to avoid conflict. Read More

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