Defense News Weekly full episode, May 13, 2018

Some military barracks ‘chronically neglected’ due to $285 billion in maintenance backlogs, GAO finds

A GAO report found that the department underperforms in funding maintenance needs as recommended by its Facilities Sustainment Model.
Marine Corps may charter more commercial vessels amid experimentation efforts

The charter agreement, the Corps’ second since 2021, allows the service to experiment without having to invest heavily in in-house shipbuilding.
US Army to end experimental drone battalion in Europe

After Exercise Saber Junction in August and September, the battalion will return to its airborne infantry mission.
The US Navy has battled operational tempo ordeals for years. The Iran war exposed the flaws.

Carrier availability and decisions made during the Iran war have exacerbated the US Navy’s longstanding struggles with a frenzied operational tempo.