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Navy aims to reduce end strength, cut higher education funding in new budget request

But the sea service wants to significantly boost spending on mental health programs and sexual assault prevention and response.

By Diana Stancy Correll

22 months ago

Why the Navy’s best recruits might be former sailors

Regret getting out? Want to come back in? The Navy would like to talk to you!

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

As Trump talks about reducing military missions, lawmakers still push to boost troop totals

More troops are likely for each of the services next year, even as the president hints at reducing U.S. military presence overseas.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Senate defense plan calls for fewer new troops than the White House wants

House and Senate negotiators will have to decide in coming months just how large the services need to be to counter growing security threats.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

House panel adopts $716 billion defense authorization plan

The budget bill -- which will set hundreds of defense policies for next fiscal year -- was approved after more than 14 hours of debate.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

5 years ago

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