Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas movesHere's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peersYoung veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
$50M+ improperly spent on DOD credit cards during COVID pandemicIn one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Austin released from hospital after cancer surgery complicationsThe defense secretary left the hospital Monday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP4 months ago
Why was Defense Secretary Austin’s hospital stay kept secret for days?Members of Congress and Pentagon leaders were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 months ago
Senior intel official sexually harassed woman at work, report findsThe overall conduct of William Lietzau created a toxic work environment, the IG report said.By Meghann Myers5 months ago
Abortion access policy could be dumped, former Pentagon leader warnsThe man who helped implement the military's abortion access policy said it could be rescinded by a Republican administration next year.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Pentagon revamps how it prevents, handles collateral damage in strikesThe entire Defense Department has civilian harm reduction marching orders.By Meghann Myers5 months ago
Troops set for largest pay boost in 22 years under defense plan President Joe Biden is expected to sign the annual defense authorization bill into law later this month.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Congress poised to pass annual defense authorization bill this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 11, 2023.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Officers whose nominations were blocked in Senate could get back payA Senate proposal would award retroactive pay and benefits to senior leaders who waited months for confirmation due to a political standoff.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Defense bill drops disputed abortion provisions in final compromiseThe annual defense authorization bill contains a 5.2% pay raise for troops and a host of other policy renewals needed for military operations.By Leo Shane III5 months ago