Two Republican Congressmen Introduce Bill to 'Draft Our Daughters' Two House Republicans -- both opponents of opening up combat roles to women -- introduced a bill Thursday called "Draft...
Lawmakers Push to Restore Medical Marijuana Language to VA Bill A group of lawmakers are asking the House and Senate to restore the language to the Military Construction and Veterans...
Senators Want Special Visas for Afghans Who Helped US Military Senators from both sides of the aisle are seeking to expand the Special Immigrant Visa program for Afghans who worked for the...
Key Lawmaker Backs 2.4 Percent Troop Pay Raise in 2018 The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee on Monday backed a 2.4 percent military pay raise.
After Deal, Congress to Vote on VA Reform Bill Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Jeff Miller held a press conference to outline the compromise legislation.
Senate Panel Backs Military Retirement Change, Troop Pay Raise of 1.3% Lawmakers on a Senate panel agreed to overhaul the military retirement system and give troops a less-than-expected pay raise...
VA Chief Touts Proposal to Make It Easier to Fire Executives Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald on Wednesday discussed a budget proposal designed to make it easier to discipline...
Lawmakers Propose Bill to Protect Reservists' Jobs While on Duty Lawmakers are sponsoring legislation aimed at closing a loophole that let employers fire employees who leave their jobs to...
Bill to Ban Smoking Areas at VA Introduced in House Designated indoor smoking areas at some VHA facilities and outdoor designated areas would be banned under a House bill.
Congress Shelves Plans to Have Women Register for Draft Proposals to have women register for the draft have been dropped from Senate and House committee defense budget markups.
New Army Fitness Test: No More Ball Yeet, Higher Standards for Combat Arms Among the most notable adjustments, which will likely be met with glee across the ranks, is the removal of the Standing Power...
Joint Chiefs Chairman Caine Decides Not to Keep Senior Enlisted Adviser, Breaking with Past Precedent Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy Black will depart the post and retire from military service after the newly confirmed Joint...
Virginia National Guard Pilot Wrongly Identified as Involved in DC Midair Collision Sues for Defamation Matt Wallace, an influencer who has more than two million followers on X, posted that Ellis was involved in the collision and...
Marine Corps Unveils New List of Bonuses Aimed at Keeping Crucial Jobs Filled The service is offering "primary military occupational specialty," or PMOS, bonuses that -- if including a kicker -- can...
British General Gave Order 250 Years Ago that Sparked Revolution in What Became America The anniversary of the outbreak of the Revolutionary War precedes a slew of planned celebrations when the United States marks...
