Trump’s pick for VA watchdog role promises independence, impartiality
Former Board of Veterans Appeals Chair Cheryl Mason said her work with the Trump administration should not disqualify her from a federal watchdog role.
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USS Harry S. Truman returns to US after months of battling Houthis
The Truman saw continuous action for over 50 days, conducting precision airstrikes and launching missiles while under constant fire from Houthi militants.
Guam barracks conditions spur Navy-wide housing inspection
Navy Secretary John Phelan was so appalled by the barracks at Andersen Air Force Base that he ordered Marines and sailors to be moved out.
GOP plan provides $453 billion for VA programs, benefits next year
The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted.
Hegseth orders renaming of ship named for gay rights icon Harvey Milk
U.S. officials say Navy Secretary John Phelan put together a small team to rename the replenishment oiler and that a new name is expected this month.
Allvin calls Ukraine drone strikes a wake-up call for US air defense
The Air Force's top uniformed leader said that planners need to consider vulnerabilities at military sites once thought untouchable by enemy forces.
Keel laid for guided-missile destroyer USS Quentin Walsh
The ship's namesake, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh, helped plan the capture of Cherbourg in the days leading up to D-Day during World War II.
IAVA names former Marine Corps pilot Kyleanne Hunter as next CEO
Hunter becomes the second woman to lead the advocacy group's efforts in highlighting the challenges of young veterans.
Army major on trial for rape charges involving more than a dozen women
Maj. Jonathan Batt is accused of a variety of sexual and aggravated assaults on women in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., between 2019 and 2023.
Trump administration plans to end Afghan relocation programs
The White House plans to shutter a program that relocates Afghan nationals who are endangered because of their involvement with U.S. war efforts.
Army offers $10,000 reward for information about pilot’s death
First Lt. Marciano Parisano was last seen alive on camera footage outside Club Santos in Comayagua, Honduras.
How a POW humming ‘Old McDonald’ at Hanoi Hilton saved lives
Dubbed "The Incredibly Stupid One" by his captors, 20-year-old sailor Douglas Hegdahl was quietly building intelligence.
House lawmakers to unveil draft budget for vets programs this week
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 2, 2025.
Soldier’s wife deported to Australia after detainment in Hawaii
Nicolle Saroukos, of Australia, was deported after being detained at an airport in Oahu, where she had landed to visit her husband, a U.S. soldier.
Pentagon targets fewer moves for troops to cut PCS costs
The Pentagon directed service branches to cut the amount of money spent on moving troops and their families in half by fiscal 2030.
Behemoth Golden Dome may face lackluster scrutiny in Trump’s Pentagon
Hegseth's decision to shutter DOT&E was at least partially triggered by the office's plans to oversee Golden Dome's test plans, sources told Defense News.
Pentagon aims to cut 14 defense advisory boards, including DACOWITS
The Pentagon is looking to cut 14 different defense advisory groups, including the 74-year-old Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services.
