The week ahead

Senior defense officials are slated to testify before Congress about the end of U.S. operations in Afghanistan this week. 

Monday

The Senate begins consideration of the continuing resolution passed by the House that would keep the government funded through Dec. 3.

Tuesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley, and Gen. Frank McKenzie, chief of U.S. Central Command, to discuss the conclusion of U.S. operations in Afghanistan and plans for future counterterrorism operations.

Senior defense officials speak at the annual ComDef conference.

The online Fed Supernova event takes place Tuesday and Wednesday, featuring Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Hiedi Shyu and others.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a panel discussion on Africa’s security challenges.

The Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion with the Coast Guard commandant.

Wednesday

The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing with Austin, Milley and McKenzie.

Thursday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing with think tank experts on Afghanistan.

Friday

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a national security conversation with Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks.