Top Marine’s deployment plans face familiar wrinkle: Inert Navy shipsAmphibious ships have fallen below a readiness rate of 50% due to maintenance and procurement backlogs.By Todd South4 weeks ago
Plan would make military enlistment, retention bonuses tax exempt A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Senator pushes for new rules letting academy athletes play pro sportsA proposed policy allowing academy athletes to defer their military service to play pro sports could be included in the annual defense authorization bill.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
White House, DOD deny that Hegseth leaked military secrets in chat appAdministration officials acknowledged that top leaders used a non-government group chat to coordinate ahead of military airstrikes in Yemen.By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson6 weeks ago
Democrats to focus on women, minorities in military personnel debatesRep. Chrissy Houlahan said she'll push for better access to abortion services for troops despite slim chances of progress this year.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
House military personnel panel eyes reforms to recruiting efforts Rep. Pat Fallon takes over the House Armed Services Committee's personnel panel as recruiting continues to pose a challenge to the military's future.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
