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Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing
'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'
By Zamone Perez
State of the Union speech expected to touch on military, budget issues
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 4, 2024.
Guard officials probing Texas general’s appearance at Trump rally
The Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy.
Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira expected to plead guilty
A plea hearing is set for March 4 in Boston’s federal courthouse.
The National Guard’s quiet role in Iraq, Syria and Jordan
Guardsmen are facing more hostility downrange than they have in years.
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
Biden budget plan won’t reach Capitol Hill for another month
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 12, 2024.
Troops are still waiting weeks for off-base mental health appointments
A new government watchdog report found troops waited more than two weeks for an urgent appointment off base.
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better care
New Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.
By Karen Jowers