Pentagon Renews Defense University Oversight Panel
Published Date: 7/21/2026
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Summary
The Department of Defense is renewing the Board of Visitors for the National Defense University to keep advising on important military education matters. This group helps make sure the university stays top-notch, with an annual budget of about $182,000 to cover meetings and travel. The renewal keeps things running smoothly without any big changes or delays.
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