Navy did not document changes to recruitment procedures, watchdog saysThe Navy reached its recruitment goal in fiscal 2024 by working through a backlog of 8,600 medical waivers, recruiting 5,845 sailors in the process.By Riley Ceder3 days ago
US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program up to 2 years, DOD says“We’re thinking probably closer to two years — like degraded their program by two years,” Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Wednesday.By Noah Robertson3 days ago
Panel advances defense budget despite missing details from White HouseThe $832 billion defense spending plan provides no increase from current fiscal year funding levels. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Monthly pay bump coming for Army paratroopers, Hegseth saysRank-and-file paratroopers and jumpmasters will see an increase in monthly hazardous duty incentive pay.By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
Lingering cost worries cloud plans for veterans disability reform billAdvocates hope to restart momentum in Congress this year on the Major Richard Star Act. By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
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