The government has cited a decades-old court ruling to argue that worker’s comp claims were how such cases have been handled in the past. A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need. The Pentagon is working with Niger officials, seeking a way for U.S. troops to stay in the country. By Tara Copp, AP
6 weeks ago Indo-Pacific Command says it faces an $11 billion funding gap for regional military construction, space programs, munitions and Guam missile defenses. Activated in 1944, the unit known as the Ghost Army was the first mobile, multimedia tactical deception outfit in U.S. Army history. There are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix. By Joe Schuman
7 weeks ago The pier to bring aid ashore to Gaza will be operational within 60 days, the Pentagon said. The Pentagon is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars for mental health and suicide prevention programs, among others. U.S. Central Command said the General Frank S. Besson left Virginia on Saturday with equipment to build a temporary pier for Gazans to receive aid. Employees had been instructed to remove the photo because of its portrayal of a nonconsensual sexual act. Load More