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House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next year

The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.

By Leo Shane III

2 days ago

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.

9 days ago

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.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

10 days ago

Advocates push Senate to drop changes in 90/10 rule for vets benefits

A provision in the Republican-backed reconciliation bill would roll back restrictions on what federal funds for-profit colleges can receive.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Sailor arrested for allegedly making false bomb threat on plane

John Stea allegedly told a flight attendant that the passenger next to him had explosives on a Hawaiian Airlines flight departing San Diego on Tuesday.

3 weeks ago

Navy leaders look to expand munitions options as supplies run low

Operations against Houthi militants in the Red Sea have drawn down missile supplies potentially needed for future operations.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago