The week ahead

By Tony Bertuca / July 6, 2020 at 5:00 AM

Senior Pentagon officials are scheduled to speak publicly this week about the future of defense spending and the military's role in recent protests.

Wednesday

Pentagon acquisition Ellen Lord speaks at a Brookings Institution online event about defense spending and capabilities after COVID-19.

Thursday

The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing with Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley to discuss the military response to recent protests.

The Air Force Association hosts an online discussion with the Air Force deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering and force protection.

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