After Pentagon Leak, Democrats and Republicans Unite to Reform Classification System The package of bills unveiled by Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., and other senators from both...
VA Marijuana Research Bill, Other Vets Measures 'May All Be Dead' After Failed Senate Vote, Chairman Says In a procedural vote, the Senate voted 57-42 to advance the marijuana bill -- short of the 60 votes needed to pass.
Toxic Exposure Law Triggers Tsunami of Veteran Disability Claims In addition to the filings, allowed since Congress passed the PACT Act last summer, the department has screened more than 3...
Pay Troops At Least $15 Per Hour? A GOP Lawmaker Wants to Raise the Military's Minimum Wage Amid recruiting struggles, military officials have pointed to the fact that some entry-level service industry jobs offer a...
Guardsmen, Reservists Would Get Expanded Parental Leave Under Senate Bill On the heels of Congress securing a win for active-duty military parents by expanding their parental leave, a pair of...
Why Some in the Military Might Not Celebrate a TikTok Ban "A ban would certainly win the praise of many military leaders, but some in recruitment circles may not be so thrilled."
Transgender Troops Spark Dueling Bills and Potential Clash on Capitol Hill A new bill, sponsored by Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., would ensure anyone who meets occupational standards can serve in the...
Health Care Enrollment Up 17% at VA Since Passage of Toxic Exposure Law VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal said it's too early to know whether the sign-ups are related to the...
Making Sure Vets Get PACT Act Benefits Is New House Veterans Affairs Chairman's Top Priority Rep. Mike Bost said he sees no signs that the VA is being overwhelmed, noting that the law also gave the department the...
The Pentagon Is Behind on Issuing Policy to Allow Cadets Who Have Kids to Remain at Service Academies The Pentagon has not provided any public updates or said when the formal policy will be issued.
Top Enlisted Leader at Air Force Special Operations Command Fired, Facing Investigation Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, who advised on the readiness, training and quality of life of enlisted air commandos, was...
Army to Soldiers: Reenlist by Monday if You Want to Claim Incentives While it is not unusual for the Army to curtail incentives after meeting its retention goals, the troops were given little...
Former Air Force Commander Punished with 21 Days' Confinement, Forfeiture of Pay After Guilty Plea Col. Christopher Meeker, the former commander of Wright-Patterson's 88th Air Base Wing, was sentenced Tuesday evening after...
New Air Force Academy Mission Statement Drops Educate, Adds a Different Focus The Air Force Academy has rolled out a new mission statement that drops the word "educate" and adds in a focus on winning...
The Army Is Getting Rid of Athletic Trainers The Army is set to phase out its unit-level athletic trainers -- civilian specialists tasked with providing immediate care...
